Two father-daughter prospects were among a group of 10 talented youngsters to train alongside Crows AFLW players on Monday, as part of the Club’s girls Academies and Next Generation Program.
Aleesha Robran, daughter of former Crow Matthew Robran and Polly Turner, whose father is inaugural squad member Peter Turner, were part of the group welcomed to the Club.
Players took part in an inner sanctum experience, which included a skills session, guided by AFLW assistant Courtney Cramey.
The NGA Academy includes players from Indigenous and multicultural backgrounds, as well as father-daughter prospects.
Crows Academies Manager Jarrod Meers said the program was aimed at giving young talent a pathway to the AFLW.
“The Adelaide Football Club is extremely proud of the high number of Crows Academies graduates who are now playing AFLW, both with the Crows and also at other clubs,” Meers said.
“Our Academies programs are based on providing ultimate and inner sanctum experiences for young talented players, so activations like this are such wonderful opportunities.
“We are committed to supporting and inspiring First Nations and Multicultural talent and increasing representation in the AFLW.
“It would also be amazing to unearth our first ever Crows Father Daughter AFLW player.”
Players involved in the Crows Girls Next Generation Academy will take part in a curtain raiser match before Adelaide’s Round Nine AFLW game against North Melbourne at Norwood Oval later this month.