The Adelaide Crows have interviewed Collingwood assistant coach and former St Kilda champion Robert Harvey for their vacant senior coaching position.

Harvey was interviewed by Adelaide on Wednesday, as the Crows move closer to a decision on the coach who will replace Don Pyke.

Robert Harvey has been interviewed for the Crows job. Credit:Paul Rovere

Greater Western Sydney assistant Matthew Nicks and Hawthorn assistants Scott Burns and Adem Yze are other known candidates for the job, with Richmond assistant coach Adam Kingsley removing himself from contention.

Nicks has been viewed as one of the frontrunners for the position, which should be decided by early next week. While clubs often want a coach in place for the trading period, as they deal with significant personnel decisions, the Crows are focused on the draft rather than bringing in players, and have opted to take their time on a critical appointment at a club that has had player morale issues over the past 18 months.