Brodie Martin headlines four inclusions for Sunday’s SANFL match of the round at Woodville Oval.
First-year Crows Keenan Ramsey and Harrison Wigg further strengthen Adelaide’s SANFL team, which is aiming for its fifth consecutive victory this weekend against the top-of-the-table Eagles.
Martin, 26, was forced out of Adelaide’s AFL clash with Sydney in Round 18 due to an illness that also kept him on the sidelines last weekend. He last played at SANFL level in Adelaide’s maiden win over the Magpies at Alberton in June.
Ramsey has overcome minor knee soreness following an ugly fall during the Club’s Round 16 victory over Norwood. The rookie forward wasn’t risked in the SANFL Crows’ game against South Adelaide last week.
Left-footer Wigg was also kept out of the clash with the Panthers after reporting minor hamstring soreness. He will line up at half-back for Sunday’s match against the Eagles.
Development player Brock Castree completes Adelaide’s extended interchange.
Andy Otten has been named as an AFL emergency for the first time this season for Saturday’s clash with Essendon, along with James Podsiadly and Matthew Wright.
Tall forward Harry Dear was unavailable for selection because of a minor ankle injury sustained in just his second game of the year.
Defender Sam Siggins will miss another match with a wrist complaint, while Broadview wingman Steven Wellington has been omitted.
The match begins at 2.10pm with free entry for all Crows ticketed members and fans under 18 years of age. Radio station LifeFM will broadcast the game live.
Woodville-West Torrens is hosting its annual Eagles Kids Day on Sunday, with a range of free family-friendly activities on offer including a treasure hunt, jumping castle and face painting.
The second half of the SANFL’s split Round 17 kicks off with Thursday night football at The Parade between Norwood and North Adelaide.
Glenelg also hosts Port Adelaide under lights on Friday night, before finals contenders South Adelaide and West Adelaide collide at Noarlunga on Saturday afternoon.
Adelaide’s SANFL Team is:
B: Sam Shaw (34), Kyle Cheney (25), Brodie Martin (36)
HB: Harrison Wigg (35), Andy Otten (22), Jake Kelly (47)
C: Sam Kerridge (17), Cam Ellis-Yolmen (28), Anthony Wilson (42)
HF: Ian Callinan (37), Mitch McGovern (41), Keenan Ramsey (46)
F: Jack Osborn (30), James Podsiadly (1), Luke Lowden (40)
FOL: Reilly O’Brien (43), Mitch Grigg (8), Matthew Wright (11)
INT (from): Brock Castree (54), Matthew Spencely (50), Luke Carey (59), Sam Pfeiffer (61), Josh Wittwer (48)
IN: Brodie Martin, Keenan Ramsey, Harrison Wigg, Brock Castree
OUT: Harry Dear (ankle), Steven Wellington (omitted)
