The Crows Academies First Nations squad marked Sir Doug Nicholls Round with a commanding 48-point win against the Eddie Betts Foundation Academy at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

The Crows Academies side, which was led by Indigenous Pathways Coach and former North Melbourne and Port Adelaide forward Lindsay Thomas, surged clear to record a 10.5 (65) to 2.5.(17) win.

North Adelaide youngster Xavier Reid led the charge for the Crows with a four-goal haul and a best-on-ground performance.

The team included young players from the APY Lands, as well as First Nations talent from the Club's NGA-aligned SANFL zones of Central District, Glenelg, Sturt and North Adelaide.

Kuwarna and Carlton great Eddie Betts coached the Eddie Betts Foundation Academy and his eldest son, Lewis, also featured in the game.

Crows NGA player Xavier Reid in action against the Eddie Betts Foundation Academy.

Crows Academies player William Cochrane said he was proud to have taken part in the special game.

“This was the greatest experience of my football life," Cochrane said.

"It was awesome to be able to play on Adelaide Oval, which I have never done before.

"I have watched games here before but never thought I would get to play on the grass. Lindsay and Eddie were such great coaches and the support they have given all of the boys over the past few days so has been so good."

The match, which served as a curtain raiser to the Kuwarna v North Melbourne Sir Doug Nicholls Round match, highlighted commitment to First Nations pathways and follows the recent expansion of the Crows' NGA zone to include the APY Lands. 

In addition to the game, the Crows Academies First Nations Squad joined the AFL side at captain's run, formed a guard of honour for the AFL game, and participated in a post-game recovery and tour at the Club's West Lakes headquarters.

SCOREBOARD

Crows Academies NGA 10.5 (65)

Eddie Betts Foundation 2.5.(17)

BEST:

Xavier Reid (North Adelaide), Raymond Ward (APY Lands), Keanu Wittwer (Central District), William Cochrane (Central District).

GOALS:

Xavier Reid 4, William Cochrane, Keanu Wittwer 2, Kurtley von Senden and Gilbert Hansen 1.