Adelaide say captain Taylor Walker should be ready for round one despite a ligament strain ruling him out of all pre-season matches.

Adelaide captain Taylor Walker will miss their AFL pre-season games after straining a ligament in his foot.

Luke Hodge did not make Brisbane's leadership group but Lions coach Chris Fagan says the Hawthorn great will still be a huge influence on his teammates in 2018.

Melbourne's Christian Salem has enjoyed an untroubled run through this AFL pre-season and is eyeing a switch from defence to the midfield.

Carlton skipper Brianna Davey says winning games will remain the club's top priority amid concerns about low scores in the opening round of the AFLW.

Adelaide Crows co-captain Chelsea Randall has told her teammates not to dwell on the loss in their AFLW season opener.

Adelaide Crows co-captain Chelsea Randall has told her teammates not to dwell on the loss in their AFLW season opener.

Carlton skipper Brianna Davey says winning games will remain the club's top priority amid concerns about low scores in the opening round of the AFLW.

Tom Rockliff will be in Port Adelaide's leadership group in his first AFL season at the club.

St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary says the Saints not only want to play AFL finals this year, they want to be premiership contenders too.