Adelaide have signed ex-Collingwood defender Mark Keane on a one-year deal, finishing their listing for the season.
The Irishman, who was recruited throughout the pre-season supplemental signing interval, is anticipated to affix his new teammates at coaching in coming weeks.
Keane, 22, returns to Australia to renew his AFL profession after enjoying 5 video games in three years for the Magpies from 2019 to 2021.
He was contracted to Collingwood for 2022 however determined to stay in Ireland for the previous 12 months.
Adelaide’s General List supervisor Justin Reid stated Keane, who has additionally performed top-level hurling and Gaelic soccer in Ireland, would assist enhance the workforce’s defensive shares.
“We are very excited that Mark has decided to return to Australia and committed to continuing his AFL career with us,” Reid stated.
“We understand the travel and quarantine challenges he faced during the COVID pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021, but thankfully a lot has changed in that space since then.
“Throughout our discussions with Mark and his administration he has made it clear he’s desperate to pursue an AFL profession with the assist of his household and buddies and we’re delighted that can be with our Club.
“Mark is super competitive, with good speed and lateral movement which we think will complement our young and developing backline nicely.”
Keane, who stands 194cm and 96kg, stated the timing was proper for him to return to Australia and he was enthusiastic about resuming his AFL profession with Adelaide.
“I never lost the passion to play the sport and when the opportunity arose to come back it was something I obviously considered very strongly,” Keane stated.
