After studying Brisbane's third consecutive win, Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins says it's easy to see why the Lions are rated differently than fellow AFL cellar dwellers.
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"They are so exciting," Jenkins said of the Lions, who the Crows play in Brisbane on Saturday night.
"I think everyone can see why they are talked about in perhaps a different light to Carlton or St Kilda, because they play so exciting.
"They're fast, they move the ball, and they score goals, they score really heavily."
The Lions remain in the lower reaches of the ladder in 16th spot with four wins - the same as the Saints but ahead of Gold Coast (three wins) and Carlton (one win).
But the winning streak has created an air of optimism about Brisbane's future, unlike the gloomy outlooks for Carlton and St Kilda.
Adelaide are certain to summon key defender Daniel Talia, who was a late scratching from last Thursday night's win against Geelong because of a foot injury.
But captain Taylor Walker will miss the Brisbane game after accepting a one-game suspension for rough conduct.
The Crows sit in 11th spot on the ladder, a win outside the top eight, after an inconsistent season marred by numerous injuries to key players.
"Personnel has been a huge issue," Jenkins said.
"You put a lot of emphasis on young guys having to come in and ordinarily, in a good side, you're asking those guys just to contribute a little bit and help out.
"But those young guys have been asked to do so much. They get tired and it's tough for them.
"Continuity of personnel has been a big issue and certainly we have had individuals down on form."
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