Adelaide: 2018 Best 22

New faces: Bryce Gibbs is the big-name recruit the Crows snared in the trade period from Carlton, a gun midfielder who will boost an already star-studded line-up. Sam Gibson is another fresh face who could feature in the 22, an elite runner who adds reliability and experience.

On the fringe: First-round pick Darcy Fogarty is a quality forward who is expected to be a star long-term and could feature in 2018. Other depth players include Curtly Hampton, Cam Ellis-Yolmen, Kyle Cheney, Andy Otten, Alex Keath and Wayne Milera.

First picked: Daniel Talia

Last picked: Sam Gibson

Best 22:

B: Luke Brown, Daniel Talia, Jake Kelly

HB: Rory Laird, Kyle Hartigan, Paul Seedsman

C: David Mackay, Bryce Gibbs, Rory Atkins

HF: Richard Douglas, Taylor Walker, Tom Lynch

F: Mitch McGovern, Josh Jenkins, Eddie Betts

FOL: Sam Jacobs, Rory Sloane, Matt Crouch

I/C: Brad Crouch, Hugh Greenwood, Sam Gibson, Riley Knight

*Brodie Smith not included due to injury