ADELAIDE forward Josh Jenkins says he has 'done his best' to sell the South Australian capital city to good mate and in-demand Essendon defender Michael Hurley.
In an exclusive interview with AFL.com.au, Jenkins revealed Hurley has visited Adelaide this season to attend Crows games.
"I have had him and some other friends of ours over for a couple of games this year and he's enjoyed himself," Jenkins said.
''I've done my best to sell Adelaide to him."
But after going through his own contract decision earlier this year, Jenkins isn't putting any pressure on Hurley and believes he needs to be happy with whatever decision he makes.
Hurley's playing future remains the subject of intense speculation, with the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne among the clubs keen to lure the key position star away from Windy Hill.
Jenkins was also hot property on the free agent market before the 27-year-old signed a five-year contract extension with the Crows.
The pair speak frequently, but Jenkins said he would only provide advice to Hurley if he were asked.
''If he asks me or inquires about what I think about Adelaide or what I think of Essendon or Western Bulldogs or whoever, then I'll give him my opinion,'' Jenkins said.
''Just as I went through contract stuff this year, I wanted to make the decision on my own because I'm the one who has to live with it and that's the same scenario for him.
''Certainly I'm sure once he gets back to Australia it's going to heat up and his decision is going to be a strong talking point.
''I know he'll make a decision that he's happy with and wherever he ends up, that club is going to be lucky to have him.''
Jenkins and Hurley spent a season together on Essendon's list.
The Bombers selected Hurley with the fifth pick in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft before they picked up Jenkins in the 2010 rookie draft.
Jenkins played the 2011 season with Essendon's VFL affiliate before being traded to the Crows the following year.
He received lucrative offers to switch clubs before deciding to remain with the Crows until 2021.
Hurley has spent the past six weeks overseas, including running with the bulls in Pamplona, during his enforced doping suspension.
The defender would be a fantastic addition to an underrated Crows backline.
Fullback Daniel Talia has returned to his All Australian form of a couple years ago, Rory Laird is one of premier rebounding defenders in the competition and second-year player Jake Lever is a star of the future.
The Crows are firmly in the premiership window and injecting a player of the calibre of Hurley would only enhance their chances to claim their first premiership since going back-to-back in 1997 and 1998.
