ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Taylor Walker of the Crows congratulates teammate Tom Lynch after Lynch kicked a goal during the AFL 1st Elimination Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval on September 10, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)
Adelaide forward Tom Lynch will miss the grand final rematch against Richmond on Thursday night, after coach Don Pyke confirmed his unavailability in a press conference on Wednesday morning.
Lynch missed the Crows' round one loss to Essendon with a side strain, and was battling to prove his fitness ahead of round two.
Pyke said Lynch's injury has settled down, but he has also been suffering from illness throughout the week, which has ruled him out of Thursday's clash at the Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide captain Taylor Walker is still in doubt for the clash, but trained well during Wednesday morning's session.
Adelaide's team will be announced on Wednesday night at 6.30pm AEDT.