Fans will get their first look at Bryce Gibbs and Sam Gibson in Adelaide colours in Sunday’s JLT Community Series clash with Fremantle at Strathalbyn.

Trade Period recruits Gibbs and Gibson have been named in a Crows squad of 30 for the opening weekend of the pre-season competition.

Gibbs, 28, has returned to South Australia after 231 games for Carlton. Gibson, who played 130-consecutive matches for North Melbourne, also adds to Adelaide’s midfield depth this season.

When asked by local media about Gibbs’ transition to the Club, coach Don Pyke said he’d been thoroughly impressed by the Blues best and fairest winner.

“He (Gibbs) has come in and hardly missed a beat,” Pyke said on Thursday.

“I don’t recall him missing any sessions. He’s pretty much done full training.

“He’s been impressive, and we’re looking forward to seeing him out there in a Crows jumper on Sunday.

“We’ve got some guys who have played a fair bit of footy together, and he (Gibbs) hasn’t, so the more opportunities he gets to play alongside guys that he’s going to be playing with in the home and away (season), the better.”

First-round draft pick Darcy Fogarty, emerging defender Tom Doedee and promising second-year players Myles Poholke, Elliott Himmelberg, Matt Signorello and Ben Davis are also among the possible inclusions.

The extended squad will be reduced to 26, which includes eight interchange players, on Friday afternoon.

Pyke said there were spots up for grabs, with Round One less than a month away.

“It’s almost about guys actually picking themselves,” he said.

“That’s the opportunity they get over the next few weeks, is to push their claims forward and to say ‘Here’s a reason why you should pick me ahead of this guy.’

“In a lot of ways the side sort of does pick itself, because the guys’ efforts not only on the training track, but now come game time, (will show) who’s going to play those roles and who’s going to step up.”

Taylor Walker (foot), Riley Knight (ankle), Jordan Gallucci (foot) and Brodie Smith (knee) were unavailable for selection through injury.

Midfielders Brad Crouch and Hugh Greenwood are building up their training loads with a view to playing in Adelaide’s second pre-season game against Port Adelaide on March 10.

Experienced players Rory Sloane, Eddie Betts and Richard Douglas also won’t feature this weekend as part of their ongoing preparations for the season proper.

Sunday’s game at Strathalbyn Oval starts at 1:35pm (local) with gates open from midday.

Adelaide members with game access will have free entry to the 2018 JLT Community Series matches in which the Crows are competing. Members with game access can scan their membership card at the ground for free general admission into matches (subject to capacity).

In order to guarantee entry, members have the opportunity to register for a ticket online (subject to availability, upgrade fees may be applicable).

All JLT Community Series matches will be broadcast on Fox Footy and can also be viewed on the AFL Live Official App.

The squad of 30 is:

4. Josh Jenkins

5. Matt Crouch

6. Bryce Gibbs

8. Jake Kelly

10. Myles Poholke

11. Paul Seedsman

12. Daniel Talia

14. David Mackay

16. Luke Brown

17. Curtly Hampton

20. Sam Gibson

21. Rory Atkins

22. Andy Otten

24. Sam Jacobs

25. Kyle Cheney

27. Tom Lynch

28. Cam Ellis-Yolmen

29. Rory Laird

31. Patrick Wilson

32. Darcy Fogarty

34. Elliott Himmelberg

35. Matt Signorello

37. Paul Hunter

38. Harry Dear

39. Tom Doedee

40. Ben Davis

41. Mitch McGovern

42. Alex Keath

43. Reilly O’Brien

44. Lachlan Murphy