The captain for this season was Simon Goodwin and the leadership group consisted of Brad Symes, Scott Stevens, Nathan van Berlo, Ben Rutten, Michael Doughty, Brett Burton and Tyson Edwards.
Adelaide never threatened and went down by 56 points, in line for a hot country warm-up via the NAB Challenge route.
The Crows travelled to Traeger Park in Alice Springs and were welcomed by torrential downpours.
Adelaide came back to South Australia for a clash with last seasons wooden spooners Melbourne.
The game was played at Elizabeth Oval, home of local club Central District, and Adelaide prevailed by two points for their first win of the new season.