Adelaide expects ruckman Sam Jacobs to be available to take on Essendon at AAMI Stadium on Sunday.

Jacobs was left out of the side for Saturday’s clash with Geelong after reporting some hamstring tightness. It was the first time this season the Crows have been without their No 1 ruckman.

The Crows are also hopeful defender Daniel Talia will shrug off a corked thigh in time to train later this week.

Sam Shaw (eye) hopes to be able to resume full training this week while Kurt Tippett (concussion) also plans to start some light training.

Adelaide had a light run scheduled this morning and will have another run on Wednesday morning before Thursday’s closed main session. The team to play Essendon will also have a light session on Saturday morning at AAMI Stadium.