Crows AFLW team the pride of South Australia, now the toast of Adelaide Town Hall

They are the pride of South Australia, and now the Crows AFLW side is also the toast of the Adelaide Town Hall, where they were given a special civic reception.

Their skilful, fast and expert display of football earnt them the 2019 AFLW premiership.

Yesterday it also earnt the Crows squad special recognition from SA Governor Hieu Van Le, Premier Steven Marshall and Adelaide Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor, who hosted a civic reception for the players at the Adelaide Town Hall.

CELEBRATION: Premier Steven Marshall and Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor hosted the Crows AFLW team. Picture Dean Martin

Footballers including Erin Phillips, who is recovering from a knee reconstruction, and exciting young midfielder Anne Hatchard, were on hand to reminisce about their March 31 grand final win over Carlton.

Mr Marshall heralded the players as role models. “South Australia proved that we are the heartbeat of the national AFLW competition by turning out a record-breaking crowd for the Crows’ grand final victory,” he said. The Crows are hoping their success continues, with co-captain Chelsea Randall and young forward Eloise Jones already signing on for next year’s season.