In the wake of an active AFL trade period, here’s what the media had to say about Adelaide’s movements.

Fox Footy

Anna Harrington says: The Crows went into the trade period knowing Mitch McGovern wanted out, and to their credit, they got it done early. They landed the exciting Shane McAdam from the SANFL, while Tyson Stengle gives them another small pressure forward. They’ve got Picks 8, 13, 16 and 21 — which is a grand draft haul in its own right, but we expect them to be right in the thick of live pick trading come draft night.

Grade: C

Herald Sun

Gary Buckenara says: The Crows weren’t big players but did address the need for a small forward with pace as Tyson Stengle and Shane McAdam from the SANFL join the club after the loss of Charlie Cameron last year. To get pick No.13 for Mitch McGovern from Carlton was a really good deal, which gives them a very strong hand at the draft with three picks inside the top 16. I’ve got no doubt Adelaide will be eyeing the top South Australian talent in this draft — I could see them taking locals with their first four selections. They’ve positioned themselves well.

Grade: B+

AFL.com.au

Mitch Cleary says: A big win in the Mitch McGovern trade, bringing in pick 13 and securing SANFL talent Shane McAdam – seen by many as an early second-round selection. Identified a need with South Australian small forward Tyson Stengle and gave up very little. Still in a position to bundle a number of selection to get the Suns talking on picks two or three. 

Rating: 7/10