Fixtures
| SANFL | 04/27 05:00 | 4 | North Adelaide vs Adelaide Crows Reserves | View | |
| SANFL | 05/02 05:50 | 5 | Adelaide Crows Reserves vs Port Adelaide Magpies | View | |
| SANFL | 05/10 10:10 | 6 | Norwood vs Adelaide Crows Reserves | View | |
| SANFL | 05/25 05:00 | 7 | Sturt vs Adelaide Crows Reserves | View | |
| SANFL | 06/01 04:40 | 8 | West Adelaide vs Adelaide Crows Reserves | View | |
| SANFL | 06/08 03:40 | 9 | South Adelaide vs Adelaide Crows Reserves | View |
Results
| SANFL | 04/20 04:40 | 3 | Glenelg v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 106-68 | |
| SANFL | 04/13 05:00 | 2 |
Central District
v
Adelaide
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97-42 | |
| SANFL | 03/29 03:40 | 1 | South Adelaide v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 91-96 | |
| SANFL | 09/17 05:45 | 232 | [3] Adelaide Crows Reserves v Sturt [2] | 43-60 | |
| SANFL | 09/10 05:45 | 2 | [1] Glenelg v Adelaide Crows Reserves [3] | 104-72 | |
| SANFL | 09/03 05:45 | 693 | Sturt v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 68-75 | |
| SANFL | 08/26 04:40 | 18 | Norwood v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 93-74 | |
| SANFL | 08/19 04:40 | 17 | Sturt v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 87-103 | |
| SANFL | 08/13 04:40 | 16 | West Adelaide v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 58-96 | |
| SANFL | 07/29 06:00 | 15 | Adelaide Crows Reserves v Port Adelaide Magpies | 92-27 | |
| SANFL | 07/23 04:40 | 14 | Woodville West Torrens v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 42-111 | |
| SANFL | 07/15 03:40 | 13 | Glenelg v Adelaide Crows Reserves | 81-101 |
Wikipedia - Adelaide Football Club (SANFL)
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed the Crows, is an Australian rules football reserves team which competes in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). Though the Adelaide Football Club was formed in 1990 for the national AFL competition, it was not until 2014 that the club was granted a license to field a dedicated reserves team in the SANFL.
History
The Adelaide Football Club was created as an entity in late 1990 as part of the Australian Football League's expansion into non-Victorian areas. The club first competed in the 1991 AFL season, finishing a respectable ninth on the ladder at the end of the season before first competing in a finals series in 1993.
From 2011, Adelaide club officials began expressing genuine interest in the formation of a stand-alone reserves side in the SANFL competition, rather than continuing with the draft policy which resulted in Adelaide-listed players being released to SANFL clubs when not selected for the AFL team. Originally, considerable opposition from the SANFL clubs and the South Australia Football Commission resulted in the club being denied a SANFL licence; Chairperson John Olsen contending such a change would "compromise the SANFL competition" as well as have a negative impact on league depth, talent, competitiveness and gate takings.
In response, Adelaide made it clear that it intended to establish a stand-alone reserves team from 2014, and that it was prepared to field the team in the South Australian Amateur Football League or in another state if the SANFL continued to refuse it entry. Following improved negotiations between Adelaide executives and SANFL clubs, the Crows' bid for a SANFL stand-alone side was approved by a vote of 6-2 of club executive representatives in August 2013. The 15-year agreement results in Adelaide being required to pay an annual licence fee of $400,000 and commitments to retain the integrity of the SANFL, including an agreement not to rest players.
Adelaide's first SANFL premiership match was against North Adelaide on April 6, 2014.
The Adelaide Crows Reserves team was established in 2014 and competes in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), which is considered one of the strongest state-level competitions in Australia. The team plays its home games at various venues across Adelaide, including the iconic Adelaide Oval.
The Adelaide Crows Reserves team consists of a mix of talented young players from the Adelaide Football Club's list, as well as local talent from the South Australian region. The team provides a platform for these players to further develop their skills, gain valuable match experience, and showcase their abilities to the AFL club's coaching staff.
The team's playing style mirrors that of the Adelaide Crows in the AFL, focusing on a fast-paced, attacking brand of football. The players are known for their agility, skill, and ability to move the ball quickly through the midfield and into the forward line. The team's coaching staff emphasizes a strong team culture, discipline, and a commitment to the club's values.
The Adelaide Crows Reserves team has had success in the SANFL, regularly competing for finals berths and producing talented players who have gone on to make an impact at the AFL level. The team's success is a testament to the club's commitment to player development and its ability to nurture young talent.
Overall, the Adelaide Crows Reserves team is an integral part of the Adelaide Football Club's player development pathway, providing a platform for young players to develop their skills and potentially progress to the AFL level.