Overview
- Adelaide confirmed Hugo Hall-Kahan will make his first AFL appearance after arriving in last week's mid-season rookie draft and impressing in training.
- The opportunity opened when Isaac Cumming suffered a hamstring injury in a training session, prompting the club to accelerate Hall-Kahan's elevation into the senior side.
- Hall-Kahan rebuilt his profile at VFL club Williamstown after a 2022 stint on Sydney's list and has switched to half-back this season, averaging 27.7 disposals.
- Josh Worrell, a close friend and former schoolmate, has helped Hall-Kahan settle at the club and will play beside him in the Crows' backline.
- Adelaide also recalled veteran Taylor Walker because of injuries to Riley Thilthorpe and Izak Rankine, and the club expects the changes to help a 6-5 side increase its drive from defence as it heads into the second half of the season.