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AFL Team Selection: Round 17

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Adelaide announced its final team on Friday

Adelaide has made one change for its Round 17 match against Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday afternoon.

The Crows named their final team on Friday afternoon and recalled defender Brodie Smith to the side.

Smith replaces fellow backman Will Hamill, who will be sidelined for the next three to four weeks due to a broken finger.

Chayce Jones, Chris Burgess and James Borlase move from the extended squad to the emergencies.

Crows Senior Coach Matthew Nicks told the media on Thursday that Smith had responded well while featuring in the SANFL.

(With) the challenge we put to him over the past month, he’s been outstanding,” Nicks said.

“He was a big part of the reason the (SANFL) boys played such a strong game last weekend against Glenelg, with his experience and leadership back there.

“We saw some key moments in the game where he went back with the flight of the ball, put his body on the line and he closed exits a number of times.”

Adelaide will name its substitute one hour before the game.

The Crows face the Lions at the Gabba on Sunday at 3.40pm (ACST).

The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 in Adelaide from 3.30pm, straight after The Crows Show at 3pm, and nationwide on Fox Footy/Kayo. 

IN: Smith

OUT: Hamill (injured)

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