Delisted St Kilda defender Oscar Clavarino has signed on with SANFL club South Adelaide for the 2022 season.

Clavarino made his debut in Round 11 this season and went on to play a total of six games for the Saints.

He was drafted with pick 35 of the 2017 National Draft but had to bide his time before making his first appearance.

Panthers Senior Coach Jarrad Wright said the recruitment was a big addition to the Panther defensive stocks.

"Oscar will be able to bring some additional height to our backline and combined with his aerial ability will strengthen our defence," said Wright.

"At 195cm Oscar will be a good replacement for Sam Skinner, and bolster our experienced backline with the likes of Jake Summerton, Matt Broadbent and Joey Haines."