Adelaide utility Dan Curtin is expected to play for the Club’s SANFL team this weekend ahead of his return to AFL after pre-season surgery following a dislocated kneecap. 

Crows General Manager High Performance Ian McKeown said if the 21-year-old completed full training successfully this week, he would return to play when Adelaide takes on North Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Saturday.

“Since injuring his knee in January, Dan has done everything expected of him, and beyond,” McKeown said. 

"He has progressed through the final stages of his rehab excellently, and we all look forward to his return. 

“Dan is a fantastic competitor and will be given a run in the state league ahead of his return to AFL.”

Meanwhile midfielder Jake Soligo has progressed well with his ankle rehab after failing to get up for last week’s game. 

McKeown said Soligo would be a test ahead of this week’s Round Seven match. 

Key forward Darcy Fogarty, however, will continue to progress through his rehab program after injuring his back a few weeks ago. 

“Fog has now strung a few sessions of strong running sessions together, we are looking to integrate him back into training later this week,” McKeown said. 

“His exact return will be determined by his progress from here, however we are hopeful of seeing him again in the next two to three weeks.