Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Adelaide key defender Tom Doedee is ready to affix the Brisbane Lions as a restricted free agent after rejecting an method from AFL premiers Collingwood.

Doedee has been within the Crows’ management group for the previous 4 years and was at one stage thought-about a future membership captain, however is on the transfer after a season minimize brief by damage.

The 26-year-old ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his proper knee in June and will likely be out of motion for the primary half of the 2024 season.

Doedee, who sustained the same damage in his left knee in 2019, has performed 82 video games for Adelaide over six years.

His standing as a restricted free agent means the Crows can match Brisbane’s contract provide, probably forcing them right into a commerce.

If not, Adelaide would doubtless obtain a second-round draft decide as compensation for dropping Doedee by means of free company.

Doedee had additionally attracted some curiosity from Collingwood, who beat the Lions in final weekend’s grand last.

In a press release, Adelaide listing boss Justin Reid stated the membership will assess its choices as a way to safe the very best final result through the free company window.

The window begins on Friday and runs till October 13, whereas the commerce interval is open from October 9 to 18.

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