On and off the field, Adelaide star Izak Rankine continues to be the centre of attention ahead of the AFL's Gather Round.

Following last weekend's controversial loss to Gold Coast, the AFL admitted Rankine should have been paid a crucial mark or free kick late in the game.

Then he showed off his musical talents in a Tuesday night TV show.

But the big question is whether Rankine, one of Adelaide's most important players, recovers from a knock to his calf in time for Thursday night's match against Geelong at Adelaide Oval.

Rankine did a light session at training on Wednesday afternoon and the Crows are set to leave their call on him as late as possible.

Coach Matthew Nicks has also made it clear they will not risk a longer-term injury.

"We'll give him every chance, obviously being a short break," Crows key forward Taylor Walker said at Wednesday's Gather Round launch in Adelaide.

Rankine was named in their lineup, with the teams making two changes apiece.

The Crows recalled Matt Crouch and Zak Taylor for James Borlase and Lachie Murphy.

Geelong lost Jack Henry to a hamstring injury and dropped Ted Clohesy, recalling Mark Blicavs and Mitch Knevitt.

Roger Vaughan - AAP