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
3. Liam Baker
Baker is the left-field option for the Crows to consider given the Tigers hard-nut is likely to be weighing up whether to stay at Punt Road or return home to Western Australia.
But a lucrative enough offer on the table could shift the Richmond star's thinking and would fit Adelaide's plans to get aggressive in the off-season.
Baker would be a perfect addition to Matthe Nicks' ranks, with his leadership, versatility and capabilities potentially having an influence much like Jordan Dawson's arrival at West Lakes.
His agility, physicality, cunningness and ability to play in the middle, across half-forward or in attack could be a difference-maker for the Crows going forward.
It's an outside chance, but one Adelaide might weigh up given their desire to add a big fish to their list.
