Cam Ellis-Yolmen made his return to senior football in 2018, taking to the field for the first time in 574 days.

After a season-ending knee injury kept him out of the game in 2017, the big-bodied midfielder managed 15 games to average a career-best 5.2 clearances, ranked fourth at the Club.

He collected another career-best in tackles to average 5.5, ranked third at the Club, and averaged 20.1 disposals across his 17 games.

Ellis-Yolmen played for the SANFL Crows in Rounds 14, 16 and 18 and was dominant in each of them, averaging 36 disposals, 12 clearances, eight inside 50s, seven marks and five tackles.

At a glance:

Games: 17
Goals: 6
Disposals per game: 20.1
Clearances per game: 5.2
Tackles per game: 5.5

Best game:

Round Nine v Bulldogs

Ellis-Yolmen demonstrated his strength in Adelaide’s 37-point win over the Bulldogs with 27 disposals, six tackles and six clearances.