The Adelaide Crows have made a strategic decision regarding two of their players, Harry Schoenberg and Chris Burgess, by delisting them with the intent to reselect both in the upcoming 2025 AFL Rookie Draft. This move is designed to free up space on the senior list while keeping both players within the club on rookie contracts, ensuring they remain part of Adelaide’s long-term plans.
Harry Schoenberg, a 23-year-old midfielder from Marrabel, South Australia, has been with the Crows since being drafted at pick No. 24 in 2019. Though Schoenberg’s 2024 season was limited to just four games, his potential has been clear from his previous performances. Since his AFL debut in 2020, he has played a total of 57 games and has earned recognition for his talent. In 2019, he was named to the All-Australian Under-18 team and won the MVP award for South Australia during the Under-18 Championships, further highlighting his promising future.
Chris Burgess, who joined Adelaide from the Gold Coast Suns in 2023, has provided the Crows with versatility as both a forward and a ruckman. At 28, Burgess has already made a name for himself in the VFL, leading the league as its top goal scorer in both 2022 and 2023. In his first season with Adelaide, Burgess played seven games, showcasing his ability to influence both ends of the field. His role as a swingman has proven valuable, adding depth to Adelaide’s forward and ruck options.
This decision by Adelaide to delist both players aligns with a broader trend seen across the AFL, as several other clubs also opt to delist contracted players and re-list them as rookies to navigate the challenges of roster management. Clubs like Collingwood, Fremantle, Sydney, Brisbane, and North Melbourne are also making similar adjustments to their lists as they prepare for the 2025 season.
By freeing up senior list
Adelaide Crows Plan for Delisted Players as Rookie Draft Approaches
The Adelaide Crows have made a strategic decision regarding two of their players, Harry Schoenberg and Chris Burgess, by delisting them with the intent to reselect both in the upcoming 2025 AFL Rookie Draft. This move is designed to free up space on the senior list while keeping both players within the club on rookie contracts, ensuring they remain part of Adelaide’s long-term plans.
Harry Schoenberg, a 23-year-old midfielder from Marrabel, South Australia, has been with the Crows since being drafted at pick No. 24 in 2019. Though Schoenberg’s 2024 season was limited to just four games, his potential has been clear from his previous performances. Since his AFL debut in 2020, he has played a total of 57 games and has earned recognition for his talent. In 2019, he was named to the All-Australian Under-18 team and won the MVP award for South Australia during the Under-18 Championships, further highlighting his promising future.
Chris Burgess, who joined Adelaide from the Gold Coast Suns in 2023, has provided the Crows with versatility as both a forward and a ruckman. At 28, Burgess has already made a name for himself in the VFL, leading the league as its top goal scorer in both 2022 and 2023. In his first season with Adelaide, Burgess played seven games, showcasing his ability to influence both ends of the field. His role as a swingman has proven valuable, adding depth to Adelaide’s forward and ruck options.
This decision by Adelaide to delist both players aligns with a broader trend seen across the AFL, as several other clubs also opt to delist contracted players and re-list them as rookies to navigate the challenges of roster management. Clubs like Collingwood, Fremantle, Sydney, Brisbane, and North Melbourne are also making similar adjustments to their lists as they prepare for the 2025 season.