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.
5Seamus Mitchell
If the Crows aren't getting Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, then they might be in the market for a dashing defender at a bargain price instead.
Mitchell has struggled to lock in a role under coach Sam Mitchell, playing only 27 games over the past two-and-a-half seasons, often behind the likes of Josh Weddle, Karl Amon, Jarman Impey and Changkuoth Jiath.
The 23-year-old has starred at VFL level for Box Hill to squeeze himself into the senior side, but opportunities will remain hard to come by, evident with just three appearances at AFL level in 2025 so far.
The Crows could look to bolster their half-back stocks with a play for Mitchell, who would add to a pecking order that is likely to lose the likes of Rory Laird and Brodie Smith as early as this season.
With Mitchell off-contract and lacking senior opportunities, he could be a cheap target for the Crows to consider.
