The team at AFL.com.au assesses Adelaide's list, position by position.
Draft selections: 13, 43, 53, 67, 89
Backs: Tom Doedee, last year's No.17 overall pick, is developing nicely as a defender. Andy Otten, Jake Kelly and former Victorian cricketer Alex Keath (rookie-listed) are other options to cover for Daniel Talia, Kyle Hartigan and Jake Lever. GWS recruit Curtly Hampton will be in the mix for a spot off half-back.
Midfield: Cam Ellis-Yolmen appears to be the front-runner to fill the void left by Jarryd Lyons' move to Gold Coast. Riley Knight and Paul Seedsman have the pace to provide outside run. Wayne Milera could be used on a wing, while uncapped duo Harrison Wigg and Dean Gore – who came across from Geelong in the Patrick Dangerfield deal – are other options.
Forwards: The Crows are blessed with a quality attack. Carlton recruit Troy Menzel will be keen to make up for a disappointing first season at West Lakes. Key forward prospect Harry Dear recently signed a two-year contract extension. Milera brings plenty of pace, while rookie-listed forward Jono Beech is kicking goals for fun in the state league.
Rucks: Reilly O'Brien showed he is a capable fill-in for Sam Jacobs when he came in for two games this year. The stocks are a bit thin after that. Mature-aged ruckman Paul Hunter has been retained on the rookie list, while Josh Jenkins can pinch-hit if required.
The priority: More depth in the midfield, specifically outside run, would be perfect, especially with veteran Scott Thompson to retire after next season. - Lee Gaskin
Dream draft according to Cal Twomey: Adelaide needs some more midfielders, so the Crows will have their fingers crossed that Will Brodie slips through the top 10 and is available at their choice. It appears unlikely to happen, but there is a slim chance he gets past that opening batch of picks.
