Adelaide will enter the new season hoping to make their mark on the premiership race, with a handful of new recruits and the maturity of their emerging ranks set to buoy their finals chances in 2025.
The Crows were one of the more aggressive sides over the off-season, bringing in experienced talent to help with their tilt for a top eight spot.
Their new arrivals land at West Lakes at the same time the club's younger contingent prepares to reach new heights, while another top 10 draft star will also look to make his mark.
Ahead of a new campaign, we look at how the Crows could suit up for the 2025 season by listing their best side of 23 players.
Our Best 23 for 2025 series will include players unavailable for the start of the season, only excluding players who are expected to miss most/all of the season through injury/suspension.
3. Forwards
The Crows have been home to a promising and potent forward line for some time, but 2025 might see a stronger transition toward the reliance on the club's next generation of attackers.
Darcy Fogarty will again spearhead Matthew Nicks' side and do so under the mentorship of Taylor Walker, with former Pick 2 selection Riley Thilthorpe now in line to take on a bigger role as a key position threat.
At ground level, Adelaide will have new recruit Alex Neal-Bullen as their new defensive-minded threat in the forward 50 following his move from Melbourne, where he found premiership success as a conduit player in the forward half.
Young gun Josh Rachele will look to reach new heights as the Crows' main goalsneak, with 2024 Malcolm Blight Medal winner Ben Keays to offer plenty of energy in attack also.
Izak Rankine is expected to feature more prominently in midfield but should still rotate through the forward third, while the Crows will have depth options to consider in Luke Pedlar, Lachie Murphy, Billy Dowling and Brayden Cook.
