Adelaide Crows focus on draft over trades before Tasmania's AFL entry
Adelaide wants to build through the draft rather than trade established players before Tasmania joins the AFL.
Adelaide wants to build through the draft rather than buy established talent before Tasmania joins the AFL. List boss Jarryd Roughead said North Melbourne's interest in key back Nick Murray is unlikely to happen, calling any trade 'hard to entertain'.
The Crows' plan is to add young players who can bring some youth and enthusiasm to the group. Roughead believes this draft class has serious talent even beyond the top picks.
Harry Cunningham, a veteran from Sydney, will join on a two-year rookie contract. The club hopes to move up the draft order with some draft picks if it benefits their list rebuild before the competition expands.
- Jarryd Roughead
- List boss
- Two years via Rookie Draft
- Cunningham contract
- Nick Murray, key back
- Key player linked
Why it mattersTeams have limited draft picks after Tasmania enters; Adelaide is cashing in now to stock up on youth before those picks shrink.
AustraliaSouth Australian AFL fans will see the Crows rebuild with young, local talent rather than star signings over the next two years.
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