Ricky Henderson headlines four inclusions to Adelaide’s SANFL team for Saturday’s clash with Woodville-West Torrens.
Ruckman Luke Lowden and defender Sam Siggins will join Henderson at Woodville Oval this weekend, with the trio all set to return from injury in the Round 10 fixture against the Eagles.
Henderson, 26, has battled pectoral and back issues in recent weeks after playing six of Adelaide’s opening seven AFL games of the season. The former rookie hasn’t played at any level since Round Seven, and has twice been a late withdrawal from Adelaide’s senior side.
Former Hawk Lowden has endured an interrupted start to his career at West Lakes. Saturday afternoon’s match will be just the fourth game of the year for the 206cm ruckman due to a lingering Achilles issue.
Tall defender Siggins has been restricted to two State League appearances this season. Siggins has been sidelined since last month’s SANFL Showdown with injury and illness concerns.
Development player Justin Smart is the final addition to the team that chalked its first win of the season last round against Sturt.
Midfielder Brad Crouch was unavailable for selection due to foot soreness, while Richard Douglas has been added to Adelaide’s AFL team for Thursday night’s blockbuster against Hawthorn.
Adelaide will be looking to continue its undefeated run against the Eagles after claiming victory in both meetings between the two teams last year.
Saturday’s clash at Woodville Oval kicks off at 2.10pm, with all Crows ticketed members to receive free entry upon presentation of their 2015 Membership Card. A live stream of the game will also be available via the SANFL’s official website and smartphone app.
Woodville-West Torrens will host a variety of family friendly attractions at the venue on Saturday afternoon. Children under 18 receive free entry and access to a jumping castle, face painting and a handball challenge activity. Click here for more information.
Central District hosts bottom-placed North Adelaide at Elizabeth on Saturday in the weekend’s only other SANFL fixture.
Adelaide’s SANFL team is…
B: Sam Pfeiffer (61), James Podsiadly (1), Sam Siggins (20)
HB: Harrison Wigg (35), Sam Shaw (34), Ricky Henderson (45)
C: Anthony Wilson (42), Jarryd Lyons (31), Rory Atkins (21)
HF: Ian Callinan (37), Mitch McGovern (41), Matthew Spencely (50)
F: Jack Osborn (30), Luke Lowden (40), Keenan Ramsey (46)
FOLL: Reilly O’Brien (43), Brodie Martin (36), Riley Knight (39)
INT: Luke Carey (59), Matthew Johncock (60), Brock Castree (57), Justin Smart (53), Josh Wittwer (48)
IN: Henderson, Siggins, Lowden, Smart
OUT: B Crouch (foot), Douglas (AFL)
