ADELAIDE coach Phil Walsh has declared there's no room in the club's best 22 for veteran James Podsiadly – at least for the immediate future.

The 33-year-old booted 26 goals in 21 games for the Crows last year but has trained heavily in defence throughout the pre-season to try and diversify his game day role.

Walsh said Podsiadly was being kept out of the best 22 by Kyle Hartigan in defence, and by Josh Jenkins in attack.

In last week's SANFL trial Podsiadly was one of the side's best as a full back general.

He was named an emergency for Adelaide's round two clash with Collingwood but didn't travel with the team on Friday afternoon and will again line up in the SANFL.

"I still think 'Pods' has got some roles to play for the club. Will it be every week? No," Walsh said.

"It's round one, let's just wait for the season to get going.

"I've been really happy with what Pods has done so far. At this point in time, though, I'm happy to go with Kyle Hartigan down back and Josh Jenkins up forward.

"They're probably the two spots I'm looking to use Pods though at some stage."

Podsiadly is in the final season of a two-year deal he signed with the Crows at the end of 2013, following four seasons and a premiership with Geelong.

Midfielder Scott Thompson will also play in the SANFL for a second straight week, with Walsh hinting the veteran midfielder could be recalled next week after a full reserves game.

The two-time club champion gathered 23 possessions in three quarters last weekend as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

"Scott Thompson's an important player for us, he's been a great player for the footy club," he said.

"I'm probably a coach who likes all my players to play two practice games; Scott's probably a little bit of an exception because of his experience.

"I thought he was really good last week ... we'll give Scott one more game in the state league."