Sarah Black and Lucy Watkin speak to Adelaide ruck Jess Allan on interview Wednesday.

The Crows will have to go the long way if they're to reach the Grand Final this year after losing to the Lions in the Qualifying Final. Jess Allan sees this as a positive for the continuity of playing.

In 2023, Allan has reunited with her sister at the Crows after a year away in the Army. The work-life-elite sport balance has proven fruitful for Jess this season.