THE Adelaide Crows have named a strong side for the upcoming NAB Challenge clash against Port Adelaide on Saturday.
Key defender Matthew Jaensch and swingman Ricky Henderson are back in the game after taking a break last week for the Crows’ second NAB Challenge match against Geelong. Henderson was struck down by illness in the second round, while Jaensch missed the game as part of his management for Round 1.
Power: Strong squad named
Rookie-listed Keenan Ramsey will again hit the field this week following a win against North Melbourne in the Crows’ first NAB Challenge match. He returns after a second-match omission.
Heavyweights Patrick Dangerfield, Richard Douglas, Sam Jacobs, David Mackay and Brodie Smith are also returning.
Rookie-listed youngster Reilly O’Brien is a confirmed out after making his debut against the Kangaroos. Charlie Cameron is also a confirmed omission.
On-baller Scott Thompson remains unavailable for selection due to a hamstring injury.
The squad will be trimmed to 26 on Saturday.
Gameday Guide: NAB Challenge 3
It’ll be a highly contested match against a full-strength Power side in a nostalgic return to AAMI Stadium, where Port Adelaide last defeated the Crows in the 2013 Showdown XXXV.
Adelaide Crows’ NAB Challenge 3 squad of 27 v Port Adelaide
1. James Podsiadly
2. Brad Crouch
3. Josh Jenkins
7. Nathan van Berlo
8. Mitch Grigg
9. Rory Sloane
10. Matthew Jaensch
11. Matthew Wright
12. Daniel Talia
13. Taylor Walker
14. David Mackay
15. Kyle Hartigan
16. Luke Brown
18. Eddie Betts
24. Sam Jacobs
25. Kyle Cheney
26. Richard Douglas
27. Tom Lynch
28. Cam Ellis-Yolmen
29. Rory Laird
31. Jarryd Lyons
32. Patrick Dangerfield
33. Brodie Smith
36. Brodie Martin
45. Ricky Henderson
46. Keenan Ramsey
47. Jake Kelly
IN: Ricky Henderson, Matthew Jaensch, Keenan Ramsey
OUT: Charlie Cameron, Reilly O’Brien (both omitted)
