AFL Team Selection: Round Eight

Adelaide has made four changes to its team ahead of the match against Carlton at Adelaide Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Forward Darcy Fogarty will return after missing last weekend’s game against Fremantle due to a shoulder injury, while midfielder Sam Berry has also earned a recall after lining up for the side in Round Six.

“For obvious reasons, given how important Fog is to us, we are very pleased to have him back this week,” Adelaide Head of Football Adam Kelly said.

“Fog is certainly a tough and resilient player, and it’s a credit to him that he has put himself in a position to return so early after what was a big hit that he received against the Giants.

“Bez continued to press his claims for AFL selection with a standout performance against the Eagles at SANFL level last week.

“He is in great form and moving as well as he has in his career.”

Defender Jordon Butts and Brodie Smith have been named to feature in their first games of 2025.

Kelly said they had bided their time in the State League and was confident the pair would add to the side.

“Buttsy is proven at the AFL level and has been one of our most relied upon defenders over recent years,” Kelly said.

“He has returned to his best over recent weeks with regard to his movement and we have trust in his ability to get the job done.

“We are very fortunate to have a player of Brodie’s experience and capability to come into the team.

“In what has been a decorated career, what has impressed greatly in recent times has been Brodie’s commitment and attitude whilst not in the AFL team. His positive approach has had him well placed for AFL selection and it will be great to see the No.33 out there Saturday.”

Midfielder Matt Crouch will miss this weekend’s match due to a hip injury, while backman Nick Murray is facing time on the sidelines after undergoing an arthroscope on his reconstructed left knee.

Fellow defender Mitch Hinge will not line-up in the game after his one-match ban for striking was upheld, while Sid Draper has been omitted.

Draper has been named on the emergencies list, alongside Chris Burgess and Brayden Cook.

The Crows host the Blues at Adelaide Oval on Saturday at 3.45pm.

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IN: Fogarty, Berry, Butts, Smith.

OUT: Crouch (hip), Murray (knee), Hinge (suspension), Draper (omitted).

Adelaide’s Round Eight team is:

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