Adelaide was one of eight clubs to recruit a player in the opening week of the AFL Free Agency and Trade Period.
A total of five players have switched clubs through Free Agency.
The Crows bolstered their forward line by securing livewire Eddie Betts from Carlton. Visit the Club’s dedicated Trade and Draft Hub for all the news.
Melbourne midfielder Colin Sylvia joined Fremantle, while Richmond utility Matt White will call Port Adelaide home in 2014. Dale Thomas followed former Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse to the Blues and the biggest-name Free Agent, Lance Franklin, will be a Swan next season after accepting a monster nine-year deal from Sydney.
The Free Agency period closes on Friday, October 18. The window for delisted Free Agents opens on Friday, November 1. View the updated list of Free Agents.
It’s been a slow start to the AFL Trade Period, which officially started on Monday and runs until Friday, October 25.
Brisbane midfielder Jared Polec remains Adelaide's No.1 priority this trade period.
The Crows are continuing discussions with the Lions, who have indicated they might prefer a player rather than a pick for the talented South Australian. GM of List Development and Strategy David Noble said the Club could also be interested in a key forward.
Only three players have changed clubs as a result of trades this week.
Shaun Hampson is now a Tiger after Carlton accepted a second-round pick (currently No.28) in exchange for the athletic ruckman/forward. Ben McEvoy and Shane Savage are the other players to have found new homes in the last week.
McEvoy has joined Hawthorn, while Savage is now a Saint. The Hawks also gave up their first-round selection (currently No.17) to secure talented young ruckman, McEvoy.
These picks are subject to change when the AFL hands out the Free Agency compensation picks on Friday, October 18. View the indicative AFL National Draft order and put all the key offseason dates in your calendar.
The Australian Football League wishes to advise the following paperwork has been formally lodged with the league as part of Gillette AFL Free Agency / Trade Period:
1. Fremantle has made an offer to Unrestricted Free Agent Colin Sylvia (Melbourne). Colin Sylvia is now able to join the club immediately.
2. Port Adelaide has made an offer to Unrestricted Free Agent Matthew White (Richmond). Matthew White is now able to join the club immediately.
3. Adelaide Crows have made an offer to Restricted Free Agent Eddie Betts (Carlton). Carlton elected not to match the offer and Eddie Betts is now able to join the club immediately.
4. Sydney Swans have made an offer to Restricted Free Agent Lance Franklin (Hawthorn). Hawthorn elected not to match the offer and Lance Franklin is now able to join the club immediately.
5. Carlton has made an offer to Restricted Free Agent Dale Thomas (Collingwood). Collingwood elected not to match the offer and Dale Thomas is now able to join the club immediately.
6. Carlton has exchanged Shaun Hampson to Richmond in exchange for its Round Two Selection (currently number 28).
7. Hawthorn has exchanged Shane Savage and its round one selection (currently number 17) to St Kilda for Ben McEvoy.
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