Adelaide's 29-year-old Ian Callinan produced a game-changing burst as the Crows logged a 1.20.9 (138) to 1.7.10 (61) victory in last night's AAMI Stadium encounter.

With the match in the balance and Adelaide holding an eight-point, half-time buffer, former Tassie Devil Callinan was substituted into the game with instant impact.

The rookie-listed small man set up two goals and threaded a remarkable left-footer himself in a 10-minute span which floored the Magpies.

Adelaide forward Jason Porplyzia kicked four goals, and Tom Lynch and Shaun McKernan each booted three, as the Crows remained undefeated in four pre-season games under new coach Brenton Sanderson.

Their cup final opponents, and the venue, will be determined after tonight's clash between West Coast and St Kilda.

Collingwood spearhead Jason Cloke kicked two goals but the Callinan-inspired Crows booted 17 goals and a super goal to the Magpies' four majors after quarter-time.

Callinan played three premiership games last year in a season cruelled when he ripped a bicep muscle off the bone.

But he tore up the Magpies in collecting eight damaging disposals in the third quarter.

Meanwhile, at Etihad Stadium last night ruckman Paddy Ryder and returning skipper Jobe Watson played starring roles to deliver Essendon its first win of the AFL preseason.

The Bombers hung on to beat Sydney 1.14.12 (105) to 1.14.10 (103), after at one stage looking set to be over-run by the surging Swans.