Gallery: The Crows and Port return to action

Photo highlights from Adelaide’s day in the sun – and the Power’s wet weather slog.

1/17Scott Thompson has eyes for the ball in the Crows' big win. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

2/17Crow Richard Douglas gets among the possessions as Adelaide routs the young Eagles.

3/17Matt Crouch had an electrifying first quarter, despite early Eagles pressure. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

4/17Betts was once again Eddie Everywhere, kicking six goals - and applying strong defensive pressure. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

5/17A rare West Coast highlight as Corey Adamson takes a strong mark over Nathan Van Berlo. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

6/17Don Pyke has a quiet word with Josh Jenkins. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

7/17Eddie Betts and impressive new recruit Dean Gore congratulate Tom Lynch on a goal against West Coast. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

8/17Pyke casts an approving glimpse at the scoreboard. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

9/17Wayne Milera. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

10/17The dark clouds hovered for Port's clash with Sydney at Blacktown International Sports Park in Sydney... Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.

11/17...before the heavens opened. Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.

12/17Swan Tom Mitchell tackles Brendon Ah Chee in the downpour. Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.

13/17The Power were heartened by the long-awaited return of pacy Jared Polec... Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.

14/17...while the Swans welcomed back spearhead Lance Franklin, here applying a tackle on Jackson Trengove. Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.

15/17With Paddy Ryder sidelined, Port is fast-tracking ruck man Dougal Howard, contesting the bounce with former Crow Kurt Tippett. Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.

16/17Tom Jonas pulls down a mark. Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.

17/17Kane Mitchell tries to get away from Sydney's Isaac Heeney. Photo: Craig Golding, AAP.