The Crows will go into Saturday night’s clash with North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval as named.
Brodie Martin will start as Adelaide’s substitute.The Roos are also unchanged, with Liam Anthony to start in the green vest.
Brent Reilly will play his 200th game against the Kangaroos. Reilly returns after a month out of the senior team. The skilful and experienced defender was one of the best players in Adelaide’s SANFL win over the Eagles.
Coach Brenton Sanderson said he was pleased to see Reilly finally reach the 200-game milestone.
“It was only a matter of time before ‘Radar’ forced his way back into the team,” Sanderson said.
“It was a tough situation for him, but he handled himself really well and went back to the SANFL with a great attitude. Radar was impressive across half-back on Saturday. He got into good positions and found plenty of the ball.
“He’s a beautiful kick and our disposal by foot is an area we need to improve in.”
Young midfielder Matt Crouch, who last played AFL against Collingwood in Round Nine, also returns on the back of strong SANFL form. Crouch collected 31 possessions in a dominant display for the Crows State League team last weekend.
Read the match preview of Saturday night’s clash
Forward Matthew Wright has been named after missing the clash with Fremantle because of concussion. Matthew Jaensch (concussion) is also expected to take his place in the team.
Livewire forward Charlie Cameron has been ruled out with groin soreness, while inexperienced players Jarryd Lyons and Cam Ellis-Yolmen have been omitted.
“Matty Crouch deserves another opportunity. He played six straight (AFL) games was starting to get a bit tired, so he had a week off and then a couple of games in the SANFL,” Sanderson said.
“Matt was really good against the Eagles last week, as was his brother Brad, but we just feel Brad needs another game in the State League to build on his match fitness.
“Matty Wright is an important player for us. He leads our Club in score assists and applies good defensive pressure. It’s disappointing to lose Charlie, who’s been an exciting player for us, but he’s had some soreness in his groin and off a six-day break we didn’t want to risk him.
“Cam Ellis-Yolmen got a late call-up last week for Wrighty. Cam didn’t get much of a run as the sub, but he’s had a little taste of AFL and I’m sure he’ll get another opportunity soon enough. Jarryd’s just been squeezed out by Matty Crouch, whose form demands a return.”
Lyons, young onballer Mitch Grigg and defender Luke Thompson are the emergencies.
Adelaide will be looking to respond to a disappointing loss to Fremantle and maintain a good home record against the Kangaroos.
The Crows will hold an open training session from 10:00am at Adelaide Oval on Friday, June 13. The session will run up to one hour. Entry is via the Southern Plaza or Northern Gate.
Limited tickets remain for Adelaide’s game against the Kangaroos. Become a Bronze 3-Game Member for just $85 to secure your place at three Crows home games, including anticipated clashes with the Roos, Hawthorn and Richmond. Adelaide will support The Jodi Lee Foundation’s #iknowsome1 campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer at the game on Saturday night.
The team is:
IN: Brent Reilly, Matthew Crouch, Matthew Wright
OUT: Charlie Cameron (groin), Cam Ellis-Yolmen (omit), Jarryd Lyons (omit)
B: Ben Rutten, Daniel Talia, Brodie Smith
HB: Luke Brown, Andy Otten, Rory Laird
C: David Mackay, Patrick Dangerfield, Rory Sloane
HF: Eddie Betts, James Podsiadly, Matthew Wright
F: Taylor Walker, Josh Jenkins, Sam Kerridge
RUCKS: Sam Jacobs, Scott Thompson, Richard Douglas
INTERCHANGE: Brent Reilly, Matthew Jaensch, Brodie Martin, Matt Crouch
EMERG: Luke Thompson, Jarryd Lyons, Mitch Grigg
