AFL's Crows given freedom by new coach

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Adelaide have shed their robotic AFL image and been gifted more freedom under new coach Brenton Sanderson, says winger Brodie Smith.

Long derided as Crowbots under former coach Neil Craig, Adelaide have won all three of their pre-season games under Sanderson.

"It's a bit more exciting footy, I guess," Smith said of the changed game plan.

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"It's not so much structure as last year and a bit more licence to have a bit of a crack."

The Crows will test their new style against Collingwood when they host the competition powerhouse on Friday night.

Another win would seal a cup grand final berth, but Smith said making the pre-season play-off was not a priority.

"It's not as important as getting all our structures right and improving for round one (of the premiership season)," he said.

"Obviously, it would be nice to be there, but it's not top of the list."

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AFL's Crows given freedom by new coach