Crows axe two sons of guns from AFL list

Adelaide's father-son selections Ben Jarman and Tyson Edwards have been delisted from the AFL club.

Harry Dear

The exit of Harry Dear (r) is one of five list changes at the Adelaide Crows. (AAP)

Adelaide have delisted the sons of two former champions from their AFL playing list.

Ben Jarman and Jackson Edwards, the sons of Crows premiership heroes Darren Jarman and Tyson Edwards, were told of their axings on Tuesday along with forward Harry Dear.

The trio, who didn't play an AFL game this season, are among five changes to Adelaide's list with Sam Gibson and Curtly Hampton retiring.

"It's always a difficult time of the year in the AFL industry," Crows head of football Brett Burton said.

"Harry, Jackson and Ben are all quality young men and their commitment during their time at the club has been first-class.

"On behalf of everyone at the Adelaide Football Club, we wish them all the best in the future."

Burton said three would "always be part of the Crows family".

Dear was recruited with pick No. 58 in the 2014 draft and played 50 SANFL games across four seasons at the club.

Jarman and Edwards were father-son selections in the 2016 and 2017 rookie drafts.

The Crows said they would not be making further list changes until after the upcoming AFL trade period.


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