Winless Adelaide Crows face unbeaten Carlton in round five, with coach Matthew Nicks focusing on short-term goals.

Winless Adelaide Crows, originally considered finals contenders, face a daunting task against unbeaten Carlton in round five. Coach Matthew Nicks refuses to redefine success this season, focusing instead on short-term goals like each quarter of a match. Nicks sees potential progress from their 15-point loss to Melbourne and aims to refine key aspects of their game during the extended break before the Carlton match.