EXCLUSIVE: 7NEWS understands Crows defender Josh Worrell has signed a two-year contract extension. Josh Money 7AFL #7NEWS

Some timely breaking news after a tough few days for Crows gun Josh Worrell. Understand the breakout defender has signed a two-year contract extension at West Lakes, which will be announced in the coming days. Will see him through until the end of 2027 7NEWS Adelaide 7AFL

Crows defender Josh Worrell will miss the next 8-12 weeks after surgery on a fractured forearm. Big blow, had been in super form 7NEWS Adelaide

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Keane is only 17 games into his AFL career but he is fast becoming a key pillar in the Crows defence. Already a Showdown specialist, the Irishman now has his sights set on a star Lion. 7NEWS Adelaide at 6pm | 7NEWS.com.au Josh Money #7NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Power defender Esava Ratugolea has told 7NEWS he wants to ruin Tom Hawkins' big milestone match on Friday night. It will be Ratugolea's first crack at his old side Geelong and Hawkins will equal Joel Selwood's club record of 355 games. Josh Money 7AFL #7NEWS

Always make the most of your wins, especially when it's a Showdown 😅

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Young Crows forward Luke Pedlar’s season is still alive. Expected to return from a shoulder injury in around two weeks 7NEWS Adelaide

The Adelaide Football club will change its name to Kuwarna (pronounced goo-wun-na) for this year’s Sir Doug Nicholls round. Kuwarna is the Kaurna word for Crows 7NEWS Adelaide

Something a bit different at Crows training… highlights of the Showdown win playing on a portable screen 7NEWS Adelaide

EXCLUSIVE: AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has revealed to 7NEWS we can expect more Showdowns played in the prestigious primetime slots of Thursday and Friday nights. Andrew Hayes 7AFL #7NEWS

With Brodie Smith the sub, Crows Footy Boss Adam Kelly says you can expect to see debutant Daniel Curtin playing off half-back in Smith’s role. No pressure 👀 7NEWS Adelaide 7AFL

Taylor Walker warming up in best mate Rory Sloane’s warm up shirt. See Sloane’s lap of honour on 7NEWS Adelaide shortly.

Power coach Ken Hinkley denies his side is taking a big risk by playing Connor Rozee in tomorrow night's Showdown. Watch Showdown 55 LIVE and FREE on @channel7. #Showdown55 #7NEWS

It is the end of an era at West Lakes with Adelaide Crows champion Rory Sloane calling time on his 16-year career. Repeated eye injuries have robbed the former captain of a farewell game but he will wave goodbye to fans with a lap of honour before the Showdown. Josh Money

Crows champion Rory Sloane has called time on his career, informing his teammates this morning 7NEWS Adelaide

Skipper Jordan Dawson has admitted to 7NEWS that his Crows may have gotten ahead of themselves. His starring role against the Bombers last weekend was one of the few highlights on another disappointing night but he hopes it was a turning point for his own form. Josh Money 7AFL

Is Jordan Dawson's role against the Dons here to stay?

'I think so, it seemed to work pretty well... I believe I'll probably stay in the midfield a bit more... I just focused on what I can do with or without the ball & hopefully I can maintain that standard.'

7NEWS Adelaide