Overview
- Hawthorn defeated Adelaide 14.17 (101) to 10.7 (67) at Adelaide Oval on Friday night to end the Crows' season.
- The result made Adelaide the first VFL/AFL minor premier to be eliminated in straight sets since 1983.
- Taylor Walker, 35, and Brodie Smith, 33, remain unsigned for next season and have not announced decisions.
- Matthew Nicks said the club will sit down with both players to discuss options and highlighted Walker's leadership value.
- Defender Wayne Milera told AAP that "time is running out" for the pair as teammates await clarity on their plans.