After being delisted by the West Coast Eagles at the conclusion of their 2026 campaign, South Australian ruckman Harry Barnett has been unveiled as junior club West Adelaide's newest recruit.
Barnett, who turns 23 in January, was drafted by the Eagles from the Bloods with Pick 23 in the 2022 National Draft, but injury and form quelled his chances at the top level. The 203cm figure managed two senior appearances for the side, and never received a Gatorade shower.
Via a statement on the Bloods' website, senior coach Nathan Bassett spoke excitedly about Barnett's return to familiar pastures.
“Harry's a talented ruck who, at 203 cm, will add good height to our squad and fill the gap left by Caleb May's departure.” Bassett said.
“We're proud that he's a West Adelaide boy and we're excited to see him back in the red and black next season.”
The Bloods qualified for finals football in season 2026, narrowly pipping South Adelaide for the fifth place. Inaccuracy saw them bow out in an elimination final, however, after Woodville-West Torrens kicked 10.7 (67) to West Adelaide's 8.14 (62).
Barnett joins former Sun and Crow Chris Burgess as players at Bassett's disposal who boast AFL experience.
