ADELAIDE full-back Nick Murray will press to return from a knee injury – to stand Greater Western Sydney attacking ace Jesse Hogan.
Murray jarred a knee at training and has missed the past two matches – Adelaide’s two defeats of the year.
Murray will rejoin main training ahead of Saturday’s Adelaide Oval clash between the Crows (3-2) and Giants (4-1).
“For the chemistry of the backline, his is a pivotal role,” Murray’s fellow defender Josh Worrell told reporters on Monday.
“We have played so much footy in the SANFL and AFL together, and so has Mark (Keane) played a lot of footy with him.
“So us as three key backs really helps.”
After starting the season with three wins, the Crows have lost twice in a row while conceding big scores.
Worrell believed it was little things causing the Crows bigger problems.
“A lot of mistakes, just fundamentally, like with our ball use,” Worrell said.
“It’s one of those things where just a few little mistakes can cost you and I felt like we had a few of them and they (Geelong) were able to take advantage.
“We’ve got a pretty incredible group.
“I feel like we’re at a stage that we want to keep taking on these better sides and unfortunately, we weren’t able to do that.”
