Adelaide head of football Adam Kelly believes Crows and Power players not selected for an AFL quarantine hub could train together to maintain fitness.

The floated hub proposal allows 30 to 32 players per club, meaning several players would be left at home to train.

Given the limited numbers, Adelaide and cross-town rivals Port Adelaide could undertake regular match simulations to keep players prepared.

“That’s certainly something we were looking into when the season commenced and before the postponement,” Kelly told Adelaide radio.

“We were looking at having some match simulation with Port Adelaide. 

“At that point in time, there was a request from the AFL not to mix the AFL-listed players with SANFL development squad players.

“So that would be a possibility we could look into, but it’s fair to say we have a high degree of concern for what we will do with players who sit outside of a hub.”

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A final decision on a return to play is looming from the AFL, with May 11 slated as judgement day. 

The discussion will quickly need to turn to players returning from interstate, given a two-week self-isolation requirement in South Australia is still in place.

“We have 17 players outside of SA, a lot of those are expressing a desire to get back,” Kelly said.

“Unfortunately we can only train in pairs at the moment, but we’re doing our best to support each other. 

“I think that will start to evolve now… I know the AFL has to work through a system that’s fair and equal to all.”