Adelaide veteran Rory Laird says it's odd.
Normally, he remembers every game he has played.
But when it comes to the 2017 grand final, Laird can't recall much at all.
"It's interesting, I can actually remember nearly most of games I played in," Laird told AAP.
"And I have no recollection of essentially past the second quarter.
"I don't remember halftime. I remember post-game a little bit. But I don't remember a whole heap of the third and fourth quarter, which is really odd.
"I don't know if that was just the emotion of it or the atmosphere or what was going on, which I think a few of the guys as well on the day probably were in the same boat - maybe overawed.
"I don't know what it was but obviously we didn't perform. It was an odd day, I don't remember too much."
The Crows entered the '17 premiership decider as warm favourites but collectively crashed to a 48-point loss to Richmond.
Laird was one of few Adelaide players to perform on the biggest stage, collecting 27 disposals in what is the Crows' most recent final.
Adelaide return to the playoffs after an eight-year absence when hosting Collingwood in a qualifying final on Thursday night.
Laird is one of only two current Crows who played in the 2017 grand final, along with then-captain Taylor Walker.
The duo are among seven current Adelaide players with finals experience.
"There's a lot of inexperience in terms of finals, but that's what makes it more exciting though," the 267-gamer said.
"And these young guys, it's a different generation, they don't fear anything.
"Some of our players, you have seen in some of the games this year, they just take it in their stride, so I'm not worried about that at all."
After the '17 flop, Laird won his first club champion award the following season and added two more in 2021 and 2022.
The acclaim came amid a switch from defence to the midfield but this year, he has again returned to the backline.
"We tried it in a game last year, midway through, and I thought: 'What's going on here'," the 31-year-old said.
"I wasn't too happy with it because I was still performing my role in there (the midfield).
"But I have gone back this year and loved it, once you find a bit of consistency with it.
"It took me a little bit to get used to it ... but it has been really enjoyable.
"The back six or seven this year have become a really tight knit group and are performing at a high level.
"This is is easily the most enjoyable year I've had since '17, just in terms of team play. And I don't have to do as much, it's a team effort, an even balance at the moment."
