Former SANFL Head of Community Tom Hurley has been named the new Football Operations Manager of the Adelaide Football Club. 

Hurley, who played for Sturt and once captained the SA Under 18s, joins the Club with more than five years of experience at the SANFL.

He will report to Head of Football Adam Kelly and manage a variety of responsibilities, including administration and matchday operations.

“It’s always been an aspiration to get into the AFL system, particularly with the Adelaide Crows which is a really strong Club and one that is heading in a positive direction,” Hurley said.