ADELAIDE expects to name its leadership by the end of next week - and decide how to deal with the captaincy issue because of Nathan van Berlo's ruptured achilles tendon.

The club wants to have its structure in place before its first practice match but it remains to be decided whether a stand-in captain is named while the club waits for van Berlo recovers or a new one is appointed.

The Crows have moved away from the voting system used under Neil Craig, in which the players effectively chose their own leaders, to a more traditional system where senior coach Brenton Sanderson has the final say after input from senior players, assistant coaches and high-ranking club officials.

It is understood van Berlo, an enormously respected figure around the club, will have a big influence on the discussions.

The leadership situation will develop as the club enjoys a fine pre-season, with the exception of van Berlo's injury.

Scott Thompson and Brent Reilly, both of whom are recovering from injuries, are close to fully fit and moved freely at a training session at Max Basheer Reserve today. Taylor Walker, who is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee reconstruction, trained indoors.