Crows farewell three rookies

Tim McIntyre of the Crows celebrates after his first game during the AFL Round 15 match between Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium, Adelaide. (Photo: James Elsby/AFL Media)

Crows rookies Tim McIntyre, Dylan Orval and Tim Klaosen have been told they will not be offered contracts for next season.

McIntyre, 24, played one AFL game for the Crows in 2012. He was drafted from SANFL club Sturt as a mature age rookie at the end of 2011.

Orval, 20, battled to play regularly because of injuries during his two seasons on the rookie list after being recruited from Oakleigh U18s. Klaosen, who spent a year with the Crows after swapping from basketball, is pursuing basketball opportunities in Europe.

Crows GM List Development and Strategy David Noble said: “The Club thanks Tim, Dylan and Tim for their service and effort during their time with the Adelaide Football Club.

“We wish them all the best in the future and we will work with all three guys with their transition, in conjunction with the AFLPA."