The red-hot form of gun Adelaide midfielder Brad Crouch has validated his demotion to the SANFL earlier in the season, coach Don Pyke says.

Crouch is coming off two 30-plus-possession games ahead of Sunday's clash with Fremantle at Domain Stadium.

The Crows are reportedly close to re-signing the 22-year-old on a lucrative four-year deal amid interest from several Victorian clubs eager to entice the hard nut home.

Crouch was dropped after picking up 14 possessions in Adelaide's round seven and round eight losses to the Western Bulldogs and Geelong, but is regaining his best form after spending six weeks out of the side.

"It's really pleasing for Brad," Pyke said.

"I know there was a period where he was a bit frustrated and he was looking to play AFL footy, but it was always a plan in my eyes to get him back to give him confidence in his body, and in how he was playing, so when he came back in we would see this sort of form from Brad.

"It's good from a coaching viewpoint because it's validated our approach towards him and how we tried to manage him.

"He was frustrated, but he wasn't disillusioned at all.

"He's very much engaged, understood the process and now we're seeing some of the benefits of that extra training and continuity we were able to get."

Pyke said that discussions regarding Crouch's future at the club were ongoing.

"Clearly he's a wanted player and that's been communicated to Brad in terms of where the contract sits," Pyke said.

"We remain really confident that we can sign Brad really shortly."

While Crouch will be eager for another big game, he will have to do it without star ruckman Sam Jacobs for a second straight week.

Impressive youngster Reilly O'Brien will go up against Dockers veteran Aaron Sandilands.

Winger Paul Seedsman (corked buttock) is unlikely to make the trip to Perth, while midfielder Scott Thompson will return after being rested last week.

Forward Mitch McGovern (rested) and defender Ricky Henderson (Achilles) are also both available.

Pyke said he would consider the team's schedule before making a call on whether to rest players.

"It's probably more about what does it look like for the weeks beyond," Pyke said.

"We come off the Fremantle game into two six-day breaks and we're always mindful of managing our players and our load, so we'll assess that, assess where the players are at, but we won't be resting anyone who doesn't need a rest.

"We'll be managing the group to play our best available 22.

"It's foolhardy to get too cute in those sort of things."