Team news: Crows forward Josh Jenkins told SEN that draftee Chayce Jones could lineup against the Hawks following a finger injury to Paul Seedsman. Adelaide will go in as close to full strength as it gets, with Luke Brown (ankle) the only other player on their injury list.
Meanwhile, Hawthorn are expected to blood plenty of youngsters, with midfield opportunities opening up for James Cousins, James Worpel and Harry Morrison following Tom Mitchellโs ACL injury. Jack Scrimshaw should also come in for his club debut. Chad Wingard and Tom Scully are still a few weeks away, while there is a question mark over Jack Gunstonโs fitness.
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Prediction: After a disappointing 2018 that saw the Crows tumble all the way out of the eight, Don Pykeโs team will be keen to wipe the slate clean and start the new season on a high. An inexperienced Hawks outfit will be up against it. Believe it or not this is the closest contest of the round according to Superbru, with a 62-38 split favouring the home side. Crows by 35.
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