The decade has been a tumultuous time for the Crows - a salary cap breach, the tragic passing of a coach and a grand final apprentice all wrapped up in a just a 10-year period.

During this time the Crows managed to unearth some champions, as well as some who fly under the radar but inevitably make major contributions to the team come game-day.

Zero Hanger takes a look at the top 10 players of the decade at the Adelaide Crows.

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1. Rory Sloane

Sloane has been one of the game's great players over the past 10 years. Current co-captain, All-Australian in 2016, 2x Malcolm Blight medalist and a Robert Rose medal for the game's most courageous player. Sloane's grit and resilience is frequently the barometer for the Crows. Since the departure of Dangerfield, he has stepped up to take the lead as Adelaide's premium mid. Wears the jumper with pride week in week out, admired by fans and peers alike; Sloane has been the Crows' best player of the decade.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Rory Sloane of the Crows leaves the field with a suspected eye injury during the round 21 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Adelaide Crows at Optus Stadium on August 11, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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