Sam Kerridge will play his first AFL game of the season against Greater Western Sydney on Saturday.
Kerridge replaces wingman Ricky Henderson, who is a late withdrawal with a sore back. Young midfielder Jarryd Lyons will start as Adelaide’s substitute.
The Giants are as named, with Zac Williams to wear the green vest.
On Thursday, Cam Ellis-Yolmen and Josh Jenkins were recalled for the clash at Spotless Stadium.
The pair replaced injured defender Matthew Jaensch (knee) and All Australian Brodie Smith, who has been rested after suffering his second concussion of the season last weekend. Ellis-Yolmen and Jenkins, who have both played five games this season, return after a fortnight on the sidelines with minor injuries.
Read AFL.com.au’s preview of Adelaide’s game against GWS
Jenkins will add height to the forward line and also support Sam Jacobs in the ruck. Ellis-Yolmen bolsters the Crows midfield, which is without Rory Sloane, Richard Douglas and Brad Crouch through injury.
Saturday’s clash between the Crows and Giants will see the fourth and fifth-placed teams on the AFL ladder go head to head. See all the Stats That Matter ahead of the match.
Coach Phil Walsh said he’d been impressed with the in-form Giants’ start to the season.
“They are a really exciting team. We all knew there was talent there, but they’ve added a bit of experience and games to that talent, and brought Ryan Griffen and Joel Patfull in as well,” Walsh said.
“Take out the West Coast game, they’ve got a little bit more consistency in their performance. I looked at their midfield as well … Stephen Coniglio, Dylan Shiel, Treloar, Devon Smith and Lachie Whitfield – if they can keep that group together it’s going to worry a lot of teams.
“It’s going to be a great test.”
The game starts at 2:10pm (NSW time). Get live updates by following the Club's official Twitter account @Adelaide_FC.
Head to afc.com.au after the game for comprehensive coverage, including Walsh's press conference and player interview(s).
There are no SANFL matches this weekend because of the State game. Adelaide’s SANFL skipper Ian Callinan will represent South Australiain the match against Western Australia.
The AFL team is:
IN: Josh Jenkins, Cam Ellis-Yolmen, Sam Kerridge
OUT: Matthew Jaensch (knee), Brodie Smith (rested), Ricky Henderson (back)
B: Luke Brown, Daniel Talia, Jake Lever
HB: Nathan van Berlo, Kyle Cheney, Rory Laird
C: David Mackay, Cam Ellis-Yolmen, Sam Kerridge
HF: Matthew Wright, Tom Lynch, Charlie Cameron
F: Eddie Betts, Taylor Walker, Josh Jenkins
RUCK: Sam Jacobs, Scott Thompson, Patrick Dangerfield
INTERCHANGE: Jake Kelly, Mitch Grigg, Jarryd Lyons (SUB)
