How do we feel about someone at the club potentially leaking the nicks news to Tom Morris on the eve of a final that already has pressure piled on it. For me, I feel a tad uneasy about it, despite my past comments re Nicks.

I can’t recall a time at the club where we’ve had news leaked like this before.

Our CEO did not shut it down. Very coy answer indeed.

Adelaide will have heavy competition for selection heading into the 2026 finals with just three players on the Club’s injury list.

Midfielder James Peatling continues to recover from hip and groin soreness but will miss this weekend’s clash with the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval.

“JP is doing everything he can to return as soon as possible,” McKeown said.

“He won’t be available for selection this weekend but continues to make progress in his recovery.”

Young utility Zac Taylor will also miss due to a hamstring strain sustained against GWS in the final week of the home-and-away season.

“Zac has made excellent progress in his recovery,” McKeown said.

“While this weekend is still too early for a return, we’ll continue to increase his training loads with a view to him hopefully playing again this season pending finals results.”

If Petracca can come to the Crows for a second rounder would definitely take him. Zac bailey and Petracca would be such great additions to our team. Would make us serious contenders