The Crows couldn't have asked for anything more from the inaugural AFLX tournament. Not only did they rest their big guns, their depth players rose to the occasion and went unbeaten in their three games.
Every club will be pleased they didn't report any injuries, while it was a chance to get a closer look at draftees and players who are on the fringe of senior selection.
Game 1: Adelaide 2.7.3 (65) def Collingwood 1.3.9 (37)
Game 2: Adelaide 3.3.5 (53) def West Coast 0.7.4 (46)
Grand Final: Adelaide 3.3.7 (55) def Geelong 2.4.3 (47)
The night couldn't have gone any better for the Crows.
Defender Jake Kelly looks to have taken his game to another level and hit the scoreboard with a few 'Zooper goals'. But the biggest positives were the performances of Cam Ellis-
All three experienced players missed large chunks of last season with
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Rookie-listed players Patrick Wilson and Lachlan Murphy played important roles at various times.
Not a bad first outing for rookie Patrick Wilson! #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/23QEFjHs00
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) February 15, 2018