Adelaide has added four players to an extended squad for its Round Eight clash against Richmond at Ikon Park on Sunday.
Running defenders Kiera Mueller and Brooke Smith, Irishwoman Kayleigh Cronin and on-baller Christina Leuzzi have all been added to the Crows’ squad of 24.
The four inclusions have been named on the eight-person extended bench alongside Brooke Boileau, Amy Boyle Carr, Keeley Kustermann and Lily Tarlinton.
The bench will be trimmed to five when the Crows confirm their team on Friday afternoon.
Utility Hannah Ewings comes out of the squad that defeated Sydney by two points last Sunday.
Three-time premiership Captain Chelsea Randall will miss a third-straight game with concussion, as Senior Coach Matthew Clarke said that the Club was taking an extra cautious approach to her return.
“Chelsea won’t be back this week unfortunately, this will be the third game she’ll miss which is a bit frustrating for her, but she’s doing everything possible and the medical team is looking after her very well,” Clarke told the media on Thursday.
“We just need to be really patient with it and be cognizant that it’s going to take as long as it takes and she’ll be back when she’s ready.”
The Crows will be searching for a fourth-straight victory when they face the winless Tigers at Ikon Park on Sunday afternoon.
Clarke said Richmond’s recent form did not reflect its spot on the ladder, and travelling to Melbourne would be a tough assignment for his team.
“They (Richmond) have got some genuine star power in their team and it’s unexpected that they are where they are on the ladder to be honest,” Clarke said.
“Their last two weeks have been really good, they were right in it against Brisbane and they arguably should have been St Kilda the week before, I’ve watched them a bit this year and they’ve played some solid footy without getting over the line.
“Coming up against a team with quality players such as Monique Conti and Ellie McKenzie, it’s always going to be a tough challenge and we’re going to have to be at our best to get the job done.”
Adelaide takes on Richmond at Ikon Park on Sunday afternoon, with the first bounce at 12.35pm (ACDT).
Adelaide’s Round Eight extended squad is:
