Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell was involved in a vehicle accident with a pedestrian on Friday morning as he traveled to training. The club confirmed the incident, stating that it has been reported to South Australia Police. Worrell was reportedly shaken but uninjured and is still expected to participate in the Crows' AFL clash against the Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
South Australia Police confirmed they are investigating the collision, which occurred on Port Road in Woodville. Both parties involved attended police stations later that day to report the incident. Police stated that they did not attend the scene and are continuing their investigation, withholding further details due to privacy principles.
Worrell, 25, has played 70 games for the Crows since his debut in 2021 and is averaging a career-high 23.3 possessions per game this season. The Adelaide Crows have made several changes for the match against the Gold Coast Suns, with Riley Thilthorpe returning from illness and Wayne Milera recalled after a three-game absence due to a hamstring strain. Billy Dowling has been dropped, and mid-season draftee Hugo Hall-Kahan has been rested.
The Gold Coast Suns, who are 14th on the ladder, face the fifth-placed Crows. Coach Damien Hardwick noted that while his players have maintained a positive off-field attitude during a recent six-game losing streak, players like Matt Rowell require more on-field support. Hardwick emphasized the importance of the next tier of players stepping up to share the load and contribute to the team's growth.
