Adelaide has signed athletic utility Ayce Taylor as a rookie for Season 2020.

The North Melbourne VFL-listed player joins the Crows via the AFL’s pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP), filling the final list spot at West Lakes. 

Crows National Recruiting Manager Hamish Ogilvie said the 19-year-old’s addition would bring more speed to a rejuvenating playing list.

“Ayce Taylor adds another piece; we’re really pleased to put him on our list. He brings high-level speed and agility, which was really enticing for us,” Ogilvie said. 

“He’s an athletic player that excels in the air but is equally adept on the ground which sets him apart from other prospects.

“Steve McCrystal (Adelaide's Eastern Recruiting Manager) has never dropped off his interest and pushed hard to get Ayce to the Club during the 2019 AFL draft period, so that gave us real confidence.

“Ayce has been training really well at North Melbourne and has impressed during match play with their AFL-listed players so we’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring when he joins our group.” 

Taylor played 13 games for the Northern Knights in 2019 as a defender, shutting down some of the best forwards in the NAB League.

Standing at 191cm, he is capable of playing on both talls and smalls and is known for his ability to impact in the air and break the lines with speed.

Taylor showcased his athleticism at last year’s Victorian State Draft Combine, finishing third in the standing vertical jump (78cm) and running a sub-three second 20m sprint.