Adelaide Football Club players and staff have enjoyed a kick and a catch with youngsters living in the flood-ravaged Riverland after visiting schools in the northeast this week.

Utility Jordan Dawson, together with Jordon Butts, Harry Schoenberg, Will Hamill and Lachlan Sholl, spent Thursday interacting with hundreds of students, signing autographs and taking selfies.

Water levels in towns including in Renmark and Waikerie have risen to the highest levels since 1975 and, although it is not expected to peak for another three to four weeks, the spirit of the community has not been broken.

Dawson, originally from the country town Robe, said it was always good to head out to regional areas and he hoped the players brought a bit of Christmas cheer to those affected.

“It was great to visit the schools and give back to the community out there,” Dawson said.

“We know it’s been tough for so many people with the floods of late, but everyone has really stuck together and proved how resilient they are.

“To see the smiles on the kids' faces and how much they love footy was so special.”

The visit was organised in collaboration with The Advertiser Foundation’s Christmas Kids Appeal, which aims to support underprivileged children and those from flood-affected communities along the Murray.

Crows Executive General Manager Community and Foundation Casey Grice said the aim of the visit was to “provide enjoyment and respite from the growing concern and impact of the floods”.

“It’s always great when we can support and get behind such a special cause,” Grice said.

“Despite the hardships that many of the children’s families are facing, they are all so happy and really help put life in perspective.

“Sport is a positive vehicle in building happy and resilient communities. 

“We pride ourselves on being more than a football club and hopefully having a kick and a catch with some of our players brought a bit of joy to those students doing it tough.”