ADELAIDE chief executive Andrew Fagan says there has been strong interest in the club's vacant head of football position.

The Crows have been without a head of football since David Noble left the club at the end of the season to join the Brisbane Lions.

Fagan told AFL.com.au the Crows were working through the applications from outside the club, but could also still appoint someone within the organisation.

"Our process is ongoing and at the moment we are assessing a number of quality applicants," Fagan said.

"Although we want someone on board as soon as possible, the focus is on ensuring we find the best possible person to build on our solid foundations. 

"I have had some quality people interested in the role contact me directly as recently as the last few days. 

"The external interest has been strong and we are also fortunate to have some quality individuals already at the club." 

The Crows also have another role to fill after opposition analyst Rob Harding joined Essendon.

Harding had been with the Crows as their opposition strategy and game analysis manager for the past five years after filling similar roles at Geelong and North Melbourne.

The Crows are yet to decide whether they will appoint a direct replacement for Harding, or merge his duties into a current position.