Young duo Jake Lever and Riley Knight could provide Adelaide a timely boost for Saturday’s important clash with Brisbane.
Lever (hamstring) and midfielder/forward Knight (glute) missed the Club’s 41-point loss to Melbourne last Saturday night, which marked Adelaide’s second consecutive defeat following a six-game winning run through the opening rounds.
The pair could slot straight into Adelaide’s lineup as the Crows aim to return to the winner’s list at the Gabba this weekend.
A host of untried Crows also continue to press their selection claims with strong SANFL performances.
Tough onballer Hugh Greenwood was upgraded from the rookie list last week, while long-kicking left-footer Harrison Wigg, versatile utility Jonathon Beech and draftees Jordan Gallucci and Myles Poholke could all be considered.
Veteran Scott Thompson is another option if the Crows feel the need for some added experience and leadership at the contest.
"He's obviously a warrior, he's played that way for 300-plus games," Crows forward Tom Lynch said of Thompson.
"He's certainly one (player) and a leader of our football club that I'm sure they (the match committee) will look at.
"At the same time, it's not just one or two players, it is all the guys who are out on the park at the minute.
"We're going to have to do something about it."
Star onballer Rory Sloane's output has been down over the past two weeks after copping close attention from the opposition.
He’s averaged just 14.5 possessions due to tight run-with roles from the Kangaroos' Sam Gibson and former teammate Bernie Vince on Saturday night.
"As a whole team, we can help him out more if he's getting that close tag," Lynch said.
"We've got to stop him getting bashed all the time and we've got to put some blocks on for him.
"We've got to help him for the whole 120 minutes because he's a key part of our team."
The Crows led by 28 points midway through the second quarter before the Demons turned the tide to kick 15 of the next 18 goals.
It follows on from the Kangaroos booting the opening 10 goals in their victory over the Crows in Hobart.
"We're obviously concerned about it, the boys are disappointed and frustrated in what we dished up," Lynch said.
"That can only rest on our shoulders so we're going to have to do something about it and roll up our sleeves and get to work.
"I'm not saying they've worked us out or figured out how to beat us, every team has a plan going into the game.
"We pride ourselves on being that contested, hard-working team.
"That hasn't been us the last couple weeks."
