Tex’s footy comeback delayed?

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson addresses the press following his teams 131-74 loss to the Sydney Swans.

Adelaide forward Taylor Walker looks on at training. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images

GUN Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has had a minor setback in his comeback from a knee reconstruction, reporting hamstring soreness after training on Saturday.

Walker — who the winless Crows desperately need back in their side — could have his comeback delayed by a week because of the soreness.

He was not going to be considered for AFL selection in Sunday's crunch game against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium but was expected to be a strong chance to resume in the SANFL the following week.

Now his return from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he sustained against Carlton at the MCG on April 27 might be put back a week.

Adelaide insists Walker hasn't strained his hamstring and had only reported soreness.

Three Crows who played in Saturday's 63-point home defeat to Sydney — midfielders Scott Thompson (corked thigh), Sam Kerridge (poke in eye) and Mitch Grigg (adductor soreness) — face fitness tests before the Saints clash.

But the club expects all three to be available.

Veteran Jason Porplyzia suffered a corked buttock in Adelaide's inaugural State League loss to North Adelaide yesterday and must also pass a fitness test before being considered for selection.

Teenager Matt Crouch, who had 18 disposals on debut against the Swans, described Sunday's clash against the Saints as crucial to the Crows' hopes of making the finals.

Asked if it was time Adelaide made an on-field statement, Crouch said "Yes it is".

"This will be s big week on the track and I think you'll see a better performance from us next week.

"We're a pretty resilient group and we'll fight through this."

Crows forward Eddie Betts flicks the ball over his head. Picture: Mark Brake Source: News Corp Australia

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