Adelaide would like to congratulate and thank Eddie Betts for his outstanding contribution both on and off the field during the past six years. 

Betts, 32, is returning to his first AFL club Carlton which hands over a future fourth round draft selection to the Crows in exchange for the veteran small forward.

He played 184 games for the Blues before joining Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2013, and then went on to play 132 games for the Crows, kicking 310 goals. His career tally stands at 316 matches and 600 goals.

“Thanks to everyone who has been a part of my journey in Adelaide and for welcoming my family and I with smiles everywhere we go,” Betts said.

“The past six years have been some of the best and toughest of my football career but I am proud of the person and leader I was able to become at the Crows.

“I have developed so many important friendships with people here in Adelaide and there are lots of people to thank, such as my team mates and AFLW players, as well as the coaches, fans and supporter groups, staff and trainers.

“Thanks also to the medical, welfare and high performance teams, and the Club’s Indigenous liaison team of Jeremy Johncock and Uncle Eddie Hocking.

“I am proud of the legacy I will leave here for future Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander players and hope that the community we set for ourselves inside the Club stays strong and connected.” 

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Thank you, Eddie Betts! You have made an outstanding contribution to our Club, both on and off the field, over the past six years. Eddie, Anna and their children - Lewis, Billy, Alice and Maggie - will always be a part of the Crows family

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Crows General Manager of List Management and Strategy Justin Reid said few players were as talented and as popular, with team mates, coaches and fans alike, as Betts.

“He has given our Members and supporters so much to cheer about and produced some moments of absolute brilliance and no one will ever forget ‘Eddie’s Pocket’ at Adelaide Oval,” Reid said.

“Eddie has been such an important part of our forward line in recent years, and has consistently hit the scoreboard and brought team mates into the game with a selfless approach.

“He has also opened up his home and helped encourage and guide the next generation of Indigenous players, while his work in the wider community has ensured he is a role model for all ages. 

“Eddie, Anna and their children Lewis, Billy, Alice and Maggie will always be part of the Crows family and we wish them the very best with their move back to Victoria and for the years ahead.”