It’s been another massive week at West Lakes after Adelaide secured its first victory for 2014 against St Kilda.
Catch up with all the latest Crows news in this week’s edition of the Weekly Wash-Up.
Thursday, April 17
Lynch amongst inclusions
Tom Lynch has been included in the AFL squad of 25 to take on the Giants this Sunday at Adelaide Oval.
Otten on
Andy Otten will return to play his first game since injuring his knee in March when he lines up for the SANFL Crows on Saturday against Central District.
Land of the Giants
Brenton Sanderson says midfield pressure will be crucial in quelling the influence of the Giants’ powerful forward line.
Straight from the Sauce’s mouth
Sam Jacobs dropped by #crowschat on Wednesday night to answer your Twitter questions. Recap Sauce’s chat, where he talks opponents, superstitions and which Crow he likes palming the ball to.
Wednesday, April 16
Thommo flags intentions
Milestone man Scott Thompson says he’d desperately love to play in a Crows premiership before the end of his career.
Wait and see on Walker
Taylor Walker still has some boxes to tick before making his return from a serious knee injury.
Callinan at home and away
Crows SANFL captain Ian Callinan expects mixed emotions when he lines up against former side Central District for the first time on Saturday.
Crows upbeat on SANFL
Adelaide remains positive about the launch of its SANFL side and has not been surprised by the standard of competition.
Tuesday, April 15
Record set at Junior Members clinic
A record number of kids and their families turned out for the Club’s annual Junior Members Clinic on Tuesday night.
Thompson’s career in numbers
Scott Thompson will become the eighth Crow to play 250 games on Sunday. See all of Thommo’s impressive career statistics in Go Figure. Also check out the photo gallery.
Pair share best-on-ground honours
The coaches couldn’t split Crows pair Sam Jacobs and Brodie Smith for best-afield honours at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Guernsey names to be trialled
Player names on jumpers could become a permanent feature in the AFL as soon as next season if reaction is positive to the round five trial of the concept.
Monday, April 14
Jenkins finding his feet
Josh Jenkins admits he didn’t deserve a game for Adelaide in round one, but now he's back in the team he's desperate to stay there.
Crows’ confidence boost
In-form defender Matt Jaensch says Adelaide’s win over St Kilda will breed confidence in the playing group. The Crows led from start to finish, winning all four quarters to record a commanding 86-point win– the Club’s first of the season.
AFL Fantasy wrap
Six Crows cracked the ton against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium in Round Four.
Kerridge claims another scalp
Adelaide's new go-to tagger Sam Kerridge claimed another victim in the Club's win over St Kilda.
By the numbers
Wingmen Brodie Smith and David Mackay posted some career-best statistics on the weekend.
