Crows' forward Tom Lynch is set to play his first game since Round 20 last year when the Crows take on North on Sunday.

Lynch fractured his neck in a sickening clash against the Lions, having already suffered a dislocated shoulder and broken jaw during 2014. He missed both matches against the Kangaroos.

"I'm 100 per cent fine. Last year was a little bit unfortunate and very disappointing in how it ended but I'm pumped that I got a full pre-season," he said.

"I've moved on now and I'm lucky that the recovery was quick and it wasn't too serious in the end.

"I'm looking forward to getting out there this weekend and launching into the year."

The introduction of the key-forward further strengthens an attacking six boasting the likes of Taylor Walker, James Podsiadly, Josh Jenkins and Eddie Betts.

With Lachlan Hansen and Nathan Grima both certain to miss through injury, North's defenders could have their work cut out.

Adelaide is also expected to introduce draftees Harrison Wigg and Keenan Ramsey for the Port Lincoln clash.