Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch has been ruled out of Saturday afternoon’s clash with Brisbane at The Gabba.

The 24-year-old was unable to fully recover from a hip injury suffered in Showdown 46.

Veteran Bryce Gibbs replaces Crouch in the Round Nine side, with Myles Poholke added to the emergencies.

Saturday’s game will be shown live on Fox Sports 3 from 2.00pm AEST (1.30pm ACST).

A delayed telecast will be available on 7mate from 4.30pm ACST in South Australia.