Defender Jake Lever says he's eager to build on an impressive debut season as preparations heat up for the 2016 NAB Challenge.

Crows CEO Andrew Fagan says Adelaide's new look coaching and fitness team is eager to test itself against genuine opposition in the upcoming NAB Challenge

Inaugural Crows CEO Bill Sanders was recognised this Australia Day with the honour of becoming a member of the Order of Australia

Mitch Grigg says Season 2016 looms as an important year for the young Crow to establish himself in Adelaide's best 22.

Curtly Hampton joined the FIVEaa Sports Show as Adelaide's pre-season continues to heat up with the Club's first NAB Challenge match only a month away

Senior Coach Don Pyke says the Crows have returned in fantastic shape to attack the post-Christmas pre-season block

Defender Luke Brown says Adelaide's young backline is building towards an improved 2016

Ruckman Sam Jacobs says many of Adelaide's senior players have impressed on the pre-season training track

Brodie Smith joined the FIVEaa Sports Show as the Crows kicked off their 2016 campaign with a time trial at the Adelaide Uni Loop

Category B rookie Hugh Greenwood says he's relishing his first AFL pre-season with the Crows