Adelaide has added five players to its squad ahead of its Round Nine clash against Richmond at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

Defender Nick Murray has been included in the 26-man squad after a three-goal performance in the SANFL last weekend.

He is joined in this week’s AFL squad by Captain Jordan Dawson, Luke Nankervis, Billy Dowling and Finnbar Maley.

Backman Jordon Butts comes out of the side due to an adductor strain sustained during Showdown 59 last weekend, while Taylor Walker will also miss this weekend’s game with a hamstring injury.

The Crows will trim their 26-man squad to 23 on Friday at 4.30pm (ACST).

Adelaide faces Richmond at the MCG on Sunday at 2.45pm (ACST).

The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 Adelaide, Kayo and Fox Footy.

IN: Dawson, Dowling, Maley, Murray, Nankervis.

OUT: Butts, Walker (injured)

Adelaide’s Round Nine squad is: