Open conversations and a rigorous review of the grand final loss in week one of the pre-season have put Adelaide back on track as they head into the Christmas break.

Crows' defender Daniel Talia said it was tough but necessary for players to air their thoughts about what happened on the day so they could move on.

Focused: Daniel Talia says the Crows have overcome their disappointment of losing the 2017 grand final. Credit:AAP

He revealed that many players had sleepless nights in the off-season as they dwelled on their below-par performance in the grand final and Adelaide was a flat environment in the first week of pre-season.

"It was really tough for some guys, going through that and reliving it and seeing clips is not the nicest thing," Talia told AFL Media.