TAYLOR Walker will play his first game of the season after returning from injury to be selected for Adelaide's Grand Final rematch with Richmond on Thursday night.
The Crows skipper missed his side's opening round loss to Essendon with a foot injury he suffered in the pre-season, but has been picked to take on the Tigers at Adelaide Oval.
The 27-year-old key forward is one of two changes for the Crows, with Wayne Milera also added to the side.
Richard Douglas will miss through suspension, while Curtly Hampton has been ruled out with a groin injury.
The Tigers have made one change after last week's win over Carlton at the MCG, regaining Bachar Houli, one of the club's heroes from last year's premiership win over the Crows.
He will take the spot of flag teammate Nick Vlastuin, who is suffering from delayed concussion and will miss the trip to Adelaide.
"Neither Nick nor the club's medical staff were aware of any concussion issue with him during last week's game," Tigers' general manager of football, Neil Balme, told the club website.
"It was only afterwards that he said he felt a bit shabby.
"We've been through the game, but can't find any particular incident that may have caused his concussion.
"Given he had a couple of bouts of concussion early last season, and that it's a Thursday game, we thought it was best to take a conservative approach and keep him out."
The match looms as an intriguing battle, particularly for the Crows in their first contest at home since last year's Grand Final defeat.
Adelaide won 11 of 14 matches at Adelaide Oval last year, but Richmond proved to be a strong away team, winning four of six interstate games in their drought-breaking premiership season.
Thursday, March 29
Adelaide v Richmond at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACDT
ADELAIDE
In: W.Milera, T.Walker
Out: R.Douglas (suspension), C.Hampton (groin)
RICHMOND
In: B.Houli
Out: N.Vlastuin (concussion)
