Where and when: Adelaide Oval, Saturday March 21, 4.35pm ACST

Last time they met: SCG, round two, 2019: Adelaide 12.16 (88) beat Sydney 8.14 (62)

TV and online: Click here for broadcast guide 

What it means for Adelaide: After reshaping the list in the off-season, the rebuilding Crows will be looking to kick off the Matthew Nicks era off in style with a win under their new senior coach.

What it means for Sydney: The youthful Swans – without superstar Lance Franklin - will be keen to spring a surprise on the road after missing the finals last year for the first time since 2009.

00:38

McAsey to Debut

Fischer McAsey will make his AFL debut this weekend against the Swans.

The stat: The Crows have won their past two encounters against the Swans, but still trail 21-27 in the overall history between the clubs.  

The match-up: Luke Brown v Tom Papley

He rarely makes the headlines, but Brown is a quality lockdown small defender. The Crow will get the important job on Papley, who is the Swans' most dangerous forward at ground level.

In the spotlight: Rory Sloane

Appointed sole captain of the Crows this season, Rory Sloane will celebrate his 200th game for the club. The Crows will be keen to put in a big performance for the popular leader.

03:10

Last Time We Met: Sydney

See the Highlights from last year when we played Sydney as we prepare to take them on in Round 1 this year.

Big call: Former skipper Taylor Walker boots the match-winning goal to get the Crows over the line in a close one

Prediction: Crows by eight points