The 2021 AFL trade period is officially under way with defender Jake Kelly joining the Bombers from Adelaide as an unrestricted free agent.
The 26-year-old, who was tipped to join Essendon this trade period, was understood to have turned down interest from North Melbourne before making his decision.
Kelly has played 110 games for Adelaide since debuting in 2015. He was part of Adelaide's squad that went down to Richmond in the 2017 grand final.
The Crows will receive a draft pick as compensation, but only if the deal Kelly sign's is considered large enough to trigger.
"We're excited to welcome Jake Kelly to the Essendon Football Club," said Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro.
"We know Jake brings important experience and will work really well alongside the likes of Jordan Ridley, Nick Hind, Jayden Laverde, Mason Redman and Dyson Heppell in our new-look backline. He is a seamless fit with his ability to play on dangerous small to medium forwards, so we're really pleased Jake has chosen to come to Essendon.
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"In our discussions with Jake, he is very excited and motivated by the direction the club is headed, and we look forward to seeing what he can contribute to our emerging playing group in years to come."
In other trade news, Mabior Chol will depart Richmond for the Gold Coast.
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Chol, 24, has inked a four-year deal with the Suns according to The Age.
In six seasons, Chol has played 31 games for the Tigers.
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