Hugh Greenwood and Jordan Gallucci will pull on the tri-colours for the first time in Sunday's JLT Community Series clash with Geelong.
Gallucci, the Club’s first selection (No.15 overall) in last year’s National Draft, will play his first game for the Club at any level in the pre-season clash at Richmond Oval.
The impressive 18-year-old is a line-breaking midfielder with neat skills. He co-captained Victoria Metro last season and was a member of the AFL Academy.
Greenwood steps up for his first game at senior level in just his second year at the Club.
The former basketballer starred for the SANFL Crows last season, kicking 25 goals and finishing sixth in the State League Club Champion count. The 24-year-old was named co-captain of Adelaide's SANFL team on Wednesday as he continues to strive for an AFL debut.
Forward Riley Knight, defender Luke Brown and midfielder Dean Gore will all make their maiden appearances of 2017.
Knight, who missed last week's match against Richmond as part of his pre-season management, will play his first senior game since the Club’s Round Three win over the Tigers last year. A revelation in 2015, the hard-running forward/wingman missed a large chunk of 2016 with an ankle injury.
It will be Knight's first pre-season game for the Club.
The reliable Brown will make his return from a groin complaint against the Cats to strengthen Adelaide's backline.
Gore gets his first opportunity of the year after a solid first season with the SANFL Crows. The diligent onballer played in all three of Adelaide's pre-season matches last year, but is yet to make his AFL debut.
Draftee Elliott Himmelberg and rookies Ben Jarman and Paul Hunter were left out of the final team after being named in the initial 29-man squad.
Forwards Mitch McGovern (knee) and Jono Beech (calf) won’t be risked this week after sustaining minor injuries in the Club’s loss to the Tigers. Midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen ruptured his ACL against Richmond and requires a knee reconstruction.
Ruckman Sam Jacobs, who experienced back tightness on Friday night, has been cleared to play. Eddie Betts and Josh Jenkins are being rested.
Several Crows, including Kyle Cheney, Jake Lever and Alex Keath, could be available for selection in Adelaide’s final pre-season game against the Brisbane Lions at Noarlunga on Saturday, March 11.
Club members with match entitlements receive free entry to JLT Community Series matches in which their club is competing. Members can scan their membership card at the gate (subject to capacity) or upgrade their membership to a reserved seat or register for a ticket in order to guarantee their entry (subject to availability, upgrade fees may be applicable).
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or can be purchased at the gate, subject to capacity.
Gates open at 11.30am. The match begins at 1.35pm local time.
All JLT Community Series matches are being telecast exclusively on Fox Footy nationwide. Fans can also watch via the AFL Live app, which is currently offering a free two-week trial for new users.
IN: Luke Brown, Jordan Gallucci, Riley Knight, Dean Gore, Hugh Greenwood
OUT: Eddie Betts (rested), Josh Jenkins (rested), Mitch McGovern (knee), Jono Beech (calf), Ellis-Yolmen (knee)
The AFL final team of 26 is:
3. Riley Knight
7. Jordan Gallucci
8. Jake Kelly
10. Harrison Wigg
12. Daniel Talia
13. Taylor Walker
14. David Mackay
15. Kyle Hartigan
16. Luke Brown
17. Curtly Hampton
20. Hugh Greenwood
21. Rory Atkins
22. Andy Otten
23. Charlie Cameron
24. Sam Jacobs
26. Richard Douglas
27. Tom Lynch
29. Rory Laird
30. Wayne Milera Junior
31. Myles Poholke
32. Troy Menzel
33. Brodie Smith
36. Dean Gore
38. Harry Dear
43. Reilly O’Brien
44. Matt Crouch
