Two-time premiership player Callum Ah Chee has finally found his preferred AFL destination, joining Adelaide through the pre-season draft.
A key piece in the Brisbane Lions' back-to-back flag teams, Ah Chee was one of 10 players with AFL experience given career lifelines on Friday.
As has been the trend in recent years, several clubs shifted players to their rookie lists, including Sydney, who re-drafted Jake Lloyd and Dane Rampe.
Ah Chee was denied his trade request last month when Brisbane and Adelaide could not agree a deal.
But with his contract up, the 169-game former Lions and Gold Coast utility was free to join the Crows through the draft system.
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— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) November 21, 2025
Adelaide got their man with the only pick of the pre-season draft.
"We're thrilled to have Callum on board," Crows list boss Justin Reid said.
"He's a quality player with ability to play across the ground and he arrives with two premiership medals from the past two seasons after playing an important role for the Lions in each campaign, including being Brisbane's player of the finals in 2024.
"While we're certainly keen to see his efforts on field, we know that he will be a key contributor off the field as well given the quality of his character."
Adelaide also re-listed Tyler Welsh via the rookie draft.
Australian Associated Press
