Lions flex in AFL preseason Crows mauling

Darcy Wilmot made his first impression count in the hunt for a first-round AFL debut, impressing as a well-rounded Brisbane easily beat a depleted Adelaide in their preseason clash on the Gold Coast.

The Lions found open space in a six-major second quarter that opened the floodgates, 10 players kicking goals for Brisbane in a 21.12 (138) to 7-7 (49) win at Metricon Stadium on Friday.

Daniel McStay kicked his fourth goal on the full-time siren while Charlie Cameron, Joe Daniher and Jarrod Berry kicked three and impressive Crows draftee Josh Rachele also kicked three.

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Wilmot, the Lions' top pick at 16 in the 2021 draft, moved smoothly at halfback as he looks to earn a spot in the premiership contenders' best 22 for their March 19 opener against Port Adelaide.

He'll likely have to wait his turn though, with Keidean Coleman (COVID-19 protocols) ahead in the pecking order but missing from Friday's rain-hit fixture.

Fit-again Cameron Rayner looked terrific as he started in the midfield, as did Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale after an injury-interrupted 2021.

Noah Answerth kicked a goal as part of a busy return from a groin injury that kept him out of AFL action last year, while Jarryd Lyons was also heavily involved.

Bright spark Rachele was a standout in a Crows side featuring just five men with 50 or more AFL games under the belts, his third goal a booming effort from outside 50m that easily made the distance.

Paul Seedsman (concussion) and Taylor Walker (suspended) were notable omissions from Matthew Nicks' side, while COVID-19 protocols also kept Jordan Dawson, Brodie Smith and Rory Sloane at home.

Wayne Milera's long-awaited comeback was also delayed due to the virus