Dual premiership player Angela Foley has decided to leave the Crows to pursue an opportunity at another AFLW club.

Foley, 33, was part of Adelaide’s inaugural squad after being recruited from Waratah Football Club in the Northern Territory Football League.

The defender has played 40 games at the elite level, including being part of the successful 2017 and 2019 Grand Final teams.

She has unfortunately spent much of the past 12 months on the inactive list while recovering from a knee reconstruction and during that time she has helped the coaching group.

Crows Women’s Head of Football Phil Harper described Foley as a competitor who had helped establish a strong and healthy culture at the Club. 

“It’s disappointing to see any player leave, particularly someone of such great character and experience, but Ange has received an offer that is simply too good to refuse,” Harper said.

“We will always be grateful for her contribution, especially in the early days when she was a key leader among our Darwin-based players.

“She was a key driver in that group forging a strong connection with their teammates here in Adelaide and setting high standards.

“Ange is a quality person and leader who makes those around her better and we wish her well with the next phase of her playing career.”