Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins says the Crows must use Thursday's impressive win over Collingwood to gather some momentum in the coming weeks.
Ricky Henderson is preparing to return to Adelaide's line-up later this season. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Limited
PLAYMAKING defender Ricky Henderson could prove to be an ace in Adelaide's pack as it prepares to charge at a finals spot in the second half of the season.
Henderson has upped the ante in his rehabilitation from the broken leg he sustained at pre-season training in February and could resume playing in "three-to-four'' weeks.
CROWS SEEK CONSISTENCY VIA DEFENCE
"He's nearly back to full training now and we're trying to put him through a mini pre-season to get him back up to full speed,'' Crows football operations manager Phil Harper said.
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"The injury has healed really well, it was a clean break, and we hope to get him back in three-to-four weeks.
Brent Reilly seeks to regain his place in Adelaide's senior side. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Limited
"He's got a bit more running and speed work to do but he should join the full group within two weeks.''
Henderson, 25, fractured his tibia near the ankle when he was tackled at training in February.
The Crows have missed his run and rebound from defence, with the high-leaping Henderson averaging 24 disposals in his last seven games last season
Teammate David Mackay, who at times in the opening nine rounds has been used to fill Henderson's role in the back half, described his impending availability as a "real bonus".
David McKay. is looking forward to having Henderson back in the team. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia
"Hendo is up and about. He's a few weeks away from getting back and it's going to be a real bonus for us," Mackay said.
"He's a quality player and is really important in the way we structure up. He's going to give us that real speed and extra defender, who can take the game on and give us a bit of run and carry.
"It'll be really exciting to get Rick back."
With No. 1 forward Taylor Walker back from 12 months out following a knee reconstruction and Henderson making good progress in his comeback, the Crows are starting to get close to their best team together.
Forward Tom Lynch (broken jaw), captain Nathan van Berlo (Achilles) and last year's Rising Star runner-up Brad Crouch are the other first-choice players currently out of the side.
Tom Lynch is recovering from his broken jaw. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Limited
Midfielder Crouch revisited a specialist last week about his slow recovery from a broken leg but the club is confident he will resume playing within three weeks.
Lynch is about a month away from playing again while van Berlo remains on track to return later in the season.
Mackay said the dropping of veteran Brent Reilly for what would have been his 200th game against Collingwood sent a clear message to the players that the club has good depth and that questionable form would not be tolerated.
"The boys were pretty shattered for "Radar','' Mackay said.
"It's a tough part of the industry and if you have the performance we had against Melbourne things like that will inevitably happen.
"Radar is a quality person and it won't be long before we see him back but it was a message to everyone that you need to be playing well, you need to be in form or something will give.''
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