After a promising start to their 2025 campaign, the Adelaide Crows have found themselves in pretty good stead, while simultaneously keen to take the next step to propel them into a powerhouse of the league.

They have a neat young core that includes players like Dan Curtin, Josh Rachele and Riley Thilthorpe, and while they continue to grow, some structural gaps and position bolstering would be handy to take care of.

With several South Australians coming out of contract or wanting a move home, it could be the perfect time for the Crows to look to the trade table and add some depth and polish to their already strong roster.

Here are five players Adelaide could look to target this off-season.

2Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints is tackled by Ben Keays of the Crows during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on March 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints is tackled by Ben Keays of the Crows during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on March 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Although no formal confirmation that he wants to be traded, whispers about Wanganeen-Milera's future at St Kilda have been at the forefront of the rumour mill. The silky half-backer, originally from Glenelg, will come out of contract at the end of the year and is set to draw plenty of attention from back home.

For the Crows, Wanganeen-Milera would instantly elevate their ball use and transition game. His inclusion into the team would also serve them long-term, eventually replacing the ageing two-time All-Australian half-back Rory Laird. Laird, whose contract will expire at the end of 2026, will be 33 years old and presumably nearing the end of his career, while Wanganeen-Milera will be reaching his prime years. Both players play similar roles, and the classy Saint will be a perfect replacement.

Short-term, Wanganeen-Milera could be an important piece in building the Crows' premiership-winning roster. He is currently putting together a potential All-Australian worthy season and would likely be a welcome addition to any team.

Earlier in the season, there were reports that Wanganeen-Milera had ruled out playing for the Crows based on a racism incident involving former captain Taylor Walker in 2021. But this has since been categorically denied and leaves the door wide open for Wanganeen-Milera to make a move.