Adelaide has confirmed one of its young midfielders, Patrick Wilson, has been charged with drink driving and is expected to face court in March.

The Advertiser understands the incident happened in November in Adelaide.

A Crows spokesman said Wilson will be ineligible for the first two rounds of the 2019 AFL season, must attend education and community programs, and pay a $2500 fine – which will go to an appropriate charity.

media_camera Adelaide Crows debutant Patrick Wilson. Picture: AAP / David Mariuz

Crows Head of Football Brett Burton said the Club was extremely disappointed in Wilson’s actions.

“It is a serious breach of the standards we set for our players, coaches and staff both on and off the field, and importantly the expectations of the wider community,” Burton said.

“Paddy is obviously regretful of his actions, has taken full responsibility, and the Club will provide him with the necessary support and further education.”

The 24-year-old made his AFL debut against Hawthorn in Round 13 last year after being drafted as a mature-age player from Sturt where he played in the 2017 premiership.

Wilson won Adelaide’s State League club champion Award last season when he polled 105 votes as a clear winner.

He is seen as a tough inside midfielder with a penetrating left foot.

Wilson has also been given a club imposed penalty.