Where and when: Adelaide Oval, Saturday March 21, 4.35pm ACST
Last time they met: SCG, round two, 2019: Adelaide 12.16 (88) beat Sydney 8.14 (62)
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What it means for Adelaide: After reshaping the list in the off-season, the rebuilding Crows will be looking to kick off the Matthew Nicks era off in style with a win under their new senior coach.
What it means for Sydney: The youthful Swans – without superstar Lance Franklin - will be keen to spring a surprise on the road after missing the finals last year for the first time since 2009.
The stat: The Crows have won their past two encounters against the Swans, but still trail 21-27 in the overall history between the clubs.
The match-up: Luke Brown v Tom Papley
He rarely makes the headlines, but Brown is a quality lockdown small defender. The Crow will get the important job on Papley, who is the Swans' most dangerous forward at ground level.
In the spotlight: Rory Sloane
Appointed sole captain of the Crows this season, Rory Sloane will celebrate his 200th game for the club. The Crows will be keen to put in a big performance for the popular leader.
Big call: Former skipper Taylor Walker boots the match-winning goal to get the Crows over the line in a close one
Prediction: Crows by eight points
