Review Adelaide's statistical history in the AFL's pre-season competition as the Crows prepare to kick off their 2016 NAB Challenge campaign against West Coast at Unley Oval on Sunday.
Two – The number of pre-season premierships in the Crows’ trophy cabinet. Adelaide’s first pre-season flag came under former coach Gary Ayres in 2003 when the Club knocked off Collingwood by 31 points - 2.13.8 (104) to 1.9.10 (73) - in front of 43,571 fans at Docklands. The Club’s second pre-season triumph was under Brenton Sanderson against West Coast in 2012. The format of the competition was changed in 2014 to exclude finals.
Three – Crows players were awarded the Michael Tuck Medal as best on ground in the pre-season Grand Final. Andrew McLeod added to his trophy collection in 2003, while Simon Goodwin claimed the honour in a losing side in 2006. Bernie Vince was judged the best player in 2012. Brisbane Lions midfielder Daniel Rich was the last player to win a Michael Tuck Medal.
Six – The total number of pre-season Grand Finals the Crows have been involved in – against Essendon (1994), North Melbourne (1995), Geelong (2006) and St Kilda (2008).
Four – the name changes the AFL pre-season competition has undergone since Adelaide’s inception into the competition. Known as the NAB series since 2006, the pre-season comp was previously sponsored by Fosters (1990-1994), Ansett (1995-2001) and Wizard Home Loans (2002-2005)
Five – The nine-point goals kicked by former ‘super-boot’ Simon Goodwin and current captain Taylor Walker in pre-season matches – ranked equal-third in the AFL all-time. Former Bomber Scott Lucas holds the record with seven.
16 – Crows are yet to play a pre-season game for the Club; Trade Period recruits Paul Seedsman, Dean Gore, Curtly Hampton and Troy Menzel could pull on the tri-colours for the first time, senior-listed Crows Rory Atkins, Riley Knight, Jake Lever, Luke Lowden, Harry Dear and Mitch McGovern have not played a pre-season match, while draftees Wayne Milera and Tom Doedee and rookies Jonathon Beech, Paul Hunter, Hugh Greenwood and Alex Keath are all new to Adelaide's list.
35 – Goals forward Eddie Betts has kicked in 24 pre-season games. This included four in his hometown of Port Lincoln in Adelaide's opening NAB Challenge match last year. He's also slotted one super goal.
32 – The pre-season matches played by dual-premiership stars Tyson Edwards and Nigel Smart- ranked equal-16th in the AFL. Mark Bickley and Andrew McLeod both played 31. Of the current Crows, Scott Thompson (25) has made the most pre-season appearances despite missing all of last year's NAB Challenge.
10 – Adelaide defeated North Melbourne by 10 points in its first pre-season hit-out last year in Port Lincoln. The Crows then fell to Geelong under lights at Simonds Stadium by 19 points, before rebounding with a 24-point win against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.
66 – Total number of official pre-season games the Crows have played for a record of 41 wins and 25 losses.
65 – Goals kicked by superstar forward Tony Modra in pre-season matches - ranked sixth in VFL/AFL history.
183 – The Crows’ highest-ever score in a pre-season game - 27.21 (183) against North Melbourne in 1993.
