Adelaide have flagged they'll be aggressive in their recruitment approach come the 2024 trade and free agency period as they look to take the next step toward premiership contention.
After successful moves for now-captain Jordan Dawson and livewire Izak Rankine in recent years, the Crows are likely to continue their pursuit of local talent who can aid their endeavours in the years to come.
As the current crop of unsigned South Australians in 2024 might not make a big splash, the Crows could be preparing to chase contracted stars or non-South Australian talent come the player movement window.
After missing out on reported targets Will Hayward, Hugh McCluggage and Errol Gulden so far this year, who might Adelaide be preparing to lure to West Lakes in the second half of the season?
We take a look at five potential trade targets the Crows could consider chasing in 2024...
OTHER TRADE TARGETS: BRISBANE,ย CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD
2. Elliot Yeo
Already tied to the Crows in what is said to be an attractive three-year offer from the South Australian club, with one year in the deal potentially near the $1.3 million mark.
Yeo would be a fitting addition to Adelaide's struggling midfield unit, with the premiership Eagle able to inject some pace in place of veterans Matt Crouch and Rory Laird while still bringing a strong contested game.
An unrestricted free agent in 2024, the big upside in a move for Yeo would be the fact that the Crows wouldn't have to hand over any draft capital to attain the midfielder at season's end.
There is a risk in any move for Yeo however, with his well-documented and recent injury battles keeping the explosive asset off the park for extended periods in each of the past four seasons.
