ADELAIDE has suffered a late blow just before Sunday's clash with Melbourne in Alice Springs, ruling out in-form wingman Paul Seedsman because of an injury suffered in the warm-up.

Seedsman, who leads the AFL in metres gained with 621 per match, hurt his adductor and four-gamer Myles Poholke will take his place.

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His setback comes on top of the Crows already being without the likes of skipper Taylor Walker (glute/back), Brodie Smith (knee), Mitch McGovern (ankle), Brad Crouch (groin) and Riley Knight (hamstring).

But they did regain All Australian onballer Matt Crouch (hamstring) for the match, which will propel the winner into third place.

There was speculation that Demons swingman Tom McDonald (toe) might miss, but he will take his place.

James Harmes, Charlie Spargo, Angus Brayshaw and Bernie Vince will start on the bench for Melbourne, while Hugh Greenwood, David Mackay, Poholke and Wayne Milera are on the interchange for Adelaide.

Melbourne v Adelaide at TIO Traeger Park, 2.50pm ACST

LATE CHANGES

Melbourne: Nil

Adelaide: Paul Seedsman (adductor) replaced in the selected side by Myles Poholke

FINAL INTERCHANGES

Melbourne: James Harmes, Charlie Spargo, Angus Brayshaw, Bernie Vince

Adelaide: Hugh Greenwood, David Mackay, Myles Poholke, Wayne Milera

Fremantle v North Melbourne at Optus Stadium, 2.40pm AWST

NO LATE CHANGES

FINAL INTERCHANGES

Fremantle: Andrew Brayshaw, Darcy Tucker, Connor Blakely, Cam McCarthy

North Melbourne: Jy Simpkin, Ryan Clarke, Sam Wright, Billy Hartung