WITH an extended break before its preliminary final, Adelaide is on the Gold Coast for a three-day recovery and training camp.

The Crows, who booked a home prelim with a 36-point win over Greater Western Sydney on Thursday night, flew up to Queensland on Sunday.

They had a beach session on Monday morning and will return to Adelaide on Tuesday night.

Veteran Richmond Douglas said it was a good opportunity to recharge mentally and physically.

"(It's) a bit of rejuvenation I guess and the best prep for the following Friday night," Douglas said.

"The boys have enjoyed the opportunity to get away and get a bit of sun and surf and what comes with it.

"We started pre-season back in November at West Lakes, and to go there every day can be a grind at times, particularly over 15 days – no footy – we just thought it'd be a bit much.

"To get away and freshen up mentally and physically, also get a bit of training in, a bit of bonding with the boys, it’s all about best prep for the Prelim Final."

The boys are on the Gold Coast for training and recovery

11 days until our home Preliminary Final #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/TmXt0glwwB — Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) September 11, 2017

Vice-captain Rory Sloane, who missed the win over Giants following appendix surgery, is rated a certain inclusion for next Fiday's preliminary final against either Geelong or Sydney.

Sloane is a likely straight swap for Brodie Smith, who requires a knee reconstruction after tearing his ACL early in the win over the Giants.

The Crows have three players out for the season – rookies Jordan Gallucci (jaw) and Elliott Himmelberg (foot) and midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen (knee) – but are otherwise very healthy.

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