RICHMOND will need to slow the game down to stop a rampant Adelaide outfit, Tigers coach Damien Hardwick says.

The two undefeated teams meet at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, and although both sides average more than 100 points per game, the Crows have been almost impossible to contain.

Don Pyke's men are yet to score under 100 points in a match, and on three occasions have scored at least 147 points.

"We wouldn't be hoping for a shootout. We're going over there to win, don't get me wrong, but we've got to stop them to win," Hardwick said at Punt Road Oval on Friday.

"From a shootout point of view, we're averaging over 100 points as well, but ideally we'd want the game to be more of a dour-type affair if we can."

Adelaide boasts a multi-pronged forward line, despite Josh Jenkins (ribs) and Mitch McGovern (hamstring) having spent time on the sidelines.

Eddie Betts (19 goals) and Taylor Walker (13) headline what has been the most powerful attack in the competition.

"We're coming up against a side that moves the ball as well as anyone in the AFL at the moment. If you allow them to play with speed, they're going to hurt you, so we've got to slow them down as much as we can," Hardwick said.

The coach said winning the ball in tight would play a crucial part in the result.

"It's going to be a ground ball battle. We're AFL 1 ground balls, they're AFL 2," Hardwick said.

"We've got to make sure we get enough numbers around the contest, but then defensively have a good balance around the contest as well to make sure they can't get out."

Tough midfielder Nick Vlastuin was flagged as a player who could return to the side after missing the win against Melbourne on Anzac Day eve with concussion.

Brownlow Medal fancy Dustin Martin was a chance to miss that match with a sore groin, and despite the six-day break heading into the Crows clash, Hardwick was confident the reigning best and fairest would have an impact on Sunday.

"He warmed into the game a little bit last week. He barely trained, and this week it's better again. It was always one of those that was a slight concern going in, but we were pretty confident (he would play)," Hardwick said.

"He's started to get better and the second half he played more of the Dusty game that we know, so we're looking forward to him having an influence on Sunday night."