Andy Otten and Jake Kelly will bolster Adelaide’s backline for Saturday’s SANFL clash with Central District at My Money House Oval.
Otten, who turned 27 on Sunday, resumes after serving a two-match suspension for making contact with an umpire in the Crows’ win over Glenelg last month. Kelly’s last game was also against the Tigers at Gliderol Stadium. The former rookie has received the all clear to return to action after recovering from a minor hand injury.
The SANFL Crows will also benefit from the addition of Brad Crouch for the battle with the Bulldogs at Elizabeth. The 22-year-old onballer gathered 35 possessions in his last SANFL appearance against South Adelaide in Round Six.
Nairne Bremer United goalkicker Wade Hancock could make his Crows debut, while Tea Tree Gully forward Dylan Schoenmakers has also been named on an extended interchange and could play his first SANFL game of the season.
Tough midfielder Jarryd Lyons and veteran Nathan van Berlo have been promoted to Adelaide’s senior side for Saturday’s AFL clash with Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium from 2.10pm (1.40pm SA time). Development player Tyson Lindsay is the final omission from Adelaide’s win over North Adelaide a fortnight ago.
Defender Sam Shaw will continue to be assessed in line with concussion protocols and wasn't considered for selection this week.
Crouch, Harrison Wigg, and Dean Gore are the emergencies for the senior team.
Adelaide can reclaim top spot on the SANFL table with a win against the fifth-placed Bulldogs this weekend, pending other results. Central District premiership player and Crows development coach Paul Thomas will coach against his former side for the first time.
Crows ticketed members receive free entry to the match at My Money House Oval at Elizabeth upon presentation of their 2016 Membership card. Fans can also listen to a live audio stream of the game via the SANFL’s mixlr feed or the League’s official smartphone app. The first bounce is scheduled for 2.10pm.
Adelaide’s SANFL squad is:
B: Tom Doedee (39), Luke Carey (59), Matthew Johncock (60)
HB: Jake Kelly (47), Andy Otten (22), Harrison Wigg (35)
C: Jonathon Beech (1), Cam Ellis-Yolmen (28), Mitch Grigg (8)
HF: Hugh Greenwood (20), Luke Lowden (40), Troy Menzel (32)
F: Paul Hunter (37), Harry Dear (38), Keenan Ramsey (46)
FOL: Reilly O’Brien (43), Brad Crouch (2), Dean Gore (36)
INT (from): Dylan Schoenmakers (66), Matthew Leigh (69), Josh Wittwer (48), Wade Hancock (64), Trent Heffernan (62)
IN: Kelly, Otten, B Crouch, Hancock, Schoenmakers
OUT: Lyons, van Berlo (AFL), Lindsay (omitted)
