Adelaide's Nick Murray not locked into best 23 despite kept contract
Mark Keane and James Borlase hold the key defensive spots ahead of the retained Murray.
Adelaide fought hard to keep Nick Murray but he faces a battle to earn a starting spot in 2027. The club's two September defensive incumbents, Keane and Borlase, are ahead of him, with Josh Worrell providing another tall option.
Murray could force his way in with a strong summer and fewer injury setbacks, which have disrupted his year. Young midfielders Sid Draper and Charlie Edwards are ones to watch for organic improvement, while Dan Curtin moves into an inside midfield role.
Sydney recruit Harry Cunningham adds leadership and depth but will also need to fight for the best 23.
- Mark Keane, James Borlase
- Defensive incumbents
- Josh Worrell
- Third tall option
- Sid Draper, Charlie Edwards
- Young midfielders to watch
- Harry Cunningham
- Sydney recruit
Why it mattersCrows fans want to know if their key defender can reclaim a spot after the club invested to keep him.
AustraliaAdelaide's 2027 premiership chances depend on depth emerging from its young midfield and Murray's defensive reliability returning to form.
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