Former Sydney Swans footballer Byron Sumner, playing with Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL this year, is understood to have caught the Crows' eye. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser
ADELAIDE'S recruiting staff has compiled a list of 15 players, including interstate talent, for the one remaining position on its rookie list ahead of tomorrow's draft.
Having confirmed Nick Joyce as its selection in the pre-season draft, the Crows have just one more personnel decision to make before launching into next season.
List manager David Noble was understandably cagey about who is in the mix when contacted yesterday, but he revealed the Crows hadn't ruled out drafting from interstate, like they did when picking up Victorian Dylan Orval last year.
Noble said the Crows - who chose not to have a train-on squad in the lead-up to the draft because they wanted their development staff to focus immediately on bringing basketball converts Jack Osborn and Tim Klaosen up to speed - had also kept an eye on the group of hopefuls training at the Power.
"We've had guys have a look at them," the list manager said. "Whether those guys are on the list, I probably wouldn't say."
Former Sydney Swans player Byron Sumner, who enjoyed a standout season with Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL, is understood to have caught the Crows' eye this year.
Noble said he had watched Sumner several times during the season and he was "in that category to consider, no doubt".
The Crows are likely to select the most talented player available, having gone some way to addressing the shortages they saw in ruck and defence during the trade period and in the national draft.
Orval, Tim McIntyre and Rory Laird fill three of Adelaide's four rookie positions.
The Crows also have Klaosen, Osborn (non three-year registered players) and Ben Dowdell (alternative sport) on their rookie list.
Noble will meet recruiting manager Hamish Ogilvie today to finalise the club's decision.
Port Adelaide has committed to selecting Central District youngster Sam Colquhoun with the third selection in the preseason draft and will meet today on its two picks in the rookie draft. Former Melbourne Demon Liam Jurrah and Norwood's Jaryd Cachia will come under consideration.
"Cachia's had a really good year in the SANFL," Power football manager Peter Rohde said. "He's still relatively young and has improved a lot on what we'd seen in years before.
"He's got a big strong mature body. Everyone is looking for more contested ball players and he fits in that category."
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