Gibbs deal is DONE!
The Adelaide Crows have landed ’06 No. 1 draft pick Bryce Gibbs on a four-year deal, the club has confirmed.
The Crows get pick 77 and a 2018 2nd & 3rd rounder. Blues get picks 10, 16, 73 & 2018 2nd rounder.
The deal was done Thursday morning, after word filtered out on Wednesday the two clubs had agreed in principle to get Gibbs to AFC.
Trade paperwork Lodged
— Patrick Keane (@AFL_PKeane) October 18, 2017
Adel trade out – r1 (10 ontraded), r1 (16), r4 (73), 2018 Rd2.
Carl trade out – B Gibbs, r5 (77), 2018 Rd2, 2018 Rd3.
DONE DEAL! pic.twitter.com/IZXz22yX2Y
— AFL.com.au (@AFLcomau) October 18, 2017
Crows list manager Justin Reid said:
“This deal presents much better value compared to what was first discussed 12 months ago with the return of future draft picks from Carlton in what we consider a very strong draft a key component for us.
“To be able to bring in an A-grade midfielder and improve our position for next year’s draft is a great result for our club.
“Bryce is not only a quality player, but a quality person as well and he will have an immediate impact on our playing group both on and off the field.”
