Daniel Talia says he has noticed changes around West Lakes. Source: News Limited
ADELAIDE'S new "team-first'' mantra has hit home, with club champion Daniel Talia revealing he already has noticed a distinct change in the way the Crows players are going about their business.
Having made a stirring speech at last year's club champion presentation when he declared the Crows had underachieved in making the finals just once in his five years at the club, Talia hinted selfishness had crept into the playing group.
But he said the team was "definitely'' more team-oriented under new coach Phil Walsh, who replaced the sacked Brenton Sanderson at the end of the 2014 season.
"The way we've been trained, the way we've been taught, everyone is in it for the team,'' said All-Australian backman Talia, noting the Crows have had the individual talent to have finished higher on the ladder.
"That's what the Adelaide Football Club is going to do this year, everyone is going to play their role for the team.''
Asked why the Crows had fallen into the trap of playing as individuals under Sanderson, Talia said: "Why did it happen previously? That's the million dollar question.
Adelaide players have spoken for the first time about the sickening incident that fractured the skull of veteran teammate Brent Reilly.
"Certain things happened last year but we don't really need to dwell on the past. It's all about 2015 and we are looking forward to this year.
"It doesn't really matter now what happened last year. We've got one goal now, that's to bring that team ethos together, to bring individuals together to play as a team and that's what we're going to do.''
Talia — recognised as the ultimate team player for his ability to sacrifice his game to shut down the opposition's best key forwards — said the Crows players had attacked this pre-season with renewed vigour.
"Everyone has come back really refreshed and positive,'' he said.
"I feel that as a team we are really working together and everyone is working for each other, so hopefully 2015 will be a good year for us.
"Phil has come in and brought some new ideas and it's been really refreshing for the group.
"Everyone is putting their best foot forward and we're really looking forward to the NAB Cup to show Phil what we can do.''
Questions have been raised about the strength of Adelaide's backline following the retirement of 2005 All-Australian full back Ben Rutten and a serious injury to 2012 All-Australian nominee Brent Reilly (fractured skull), which has put his football future in jeopardy.
Key recruit Kyle Cheney also has had a setback after suffering an irregular heartbeat at training.
Talia however believes the club's team-first philosophy will enable the back six to limit opposition scoring chances.
"It's about us as a team stepping up collectively,'' he said.
"We need everyone to work together and play their role for the team.''
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