Crows cull three more

ADELAIDE has made three additional changes to its 2008 playing group by delisting veteran Kris Massie and young duo Luke Jericho and Bryce Campbell.

Massie, who was traded from Carlton in 2002, played 88 games for the Crows, including nine out of the last 10 games last season.

The 28-year-old is the latest player, behind Matthew Bode, Jason Torney and Ben Hart, to have his career cut short as Adelaide attempts to rejuvenate one of the oldest lists in the AFL.

Jericho, 23, managed just 33 games in six seasons at West Lakes, but is likely to attract attention from rival clubs.

The athletic forward booted five goals against Richmond in round 11, but was squeezed out of the side after adding just seven more games to his career tally.

Campbell, 24, was drafted by Adelaide at pick 78 in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft, and played eight games with the Crows before slipping down the midfield pecking order.

Adelaide football operations manager John Reid said they had been difficult decisions, particularly in regards to Massie.

“We thank them all for their commitment to the club and wish them well in their future endeavours,” Reid said.

“Kris in particular has given the club great service playing 88 games for Adelaide and six pre-season games.”

The Crows have now made six changes to the 2008 primary list with Rhett Biglands, Nathan Bassett and Ken McGregor already having announced their retirements.

Adelaide, at this stage, will have six picks (TBC) 10, 28, 44, 60, 76 and 92 at the NAB AFL Draft on November 29.