Suspended Adelaide player Izak Rankine has been ruled out of all pre-season fixtures due to a minor right hamstring strain sustained during training. Rankine is also serving a four-match ban for a homophobic slur and will miss the season opener against Collingwood on March 14. The Crows face further injury woes, with defender Mark Keane out for up to four months due to a broken leg, and Callum Ah Chee sidelined after straining his hamstring. Other players, including Mitch Hinge and Isaac Cumming, will also miss the upcoming practice match against Port Adelaide.
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