Adelaide has made further changes to its playing squad, delisting Richard Tambling and Aidan Riley.

Former basketballer Ben Dowdell, who spent two years on the Club’s Category B (Alternate Talent) rookie list, has also been told he won’t be offered another contract.

Tambling, 27, played 16 games in three injury-interrupted years at West Lakes after being traded from Richmond at the end of 2010. He played five games this season.

Riley, 21, was limited to two games in 2013 after fracturing his leg against West Coast in Round 15. The fierce-tackling midfielder, who played a total of 10 AFL games, started his career on Adelaide’s rookie list after being recruited through the NSW Scholarship program in 2010.

Dowdell, who was recruited from US College Santa Clara, didn’t play a game in Crows colours.

General Manager of List Development and Strategy David Noble said the Club wished the trio well.

“We thank Richard, Aidan and Ben for their service to our Club,” Noble said.

“Richard and Aidan have both been hampered by injuries, which have affected the continuity of their football. We’ve had to make some tough decisions to make room for rookie upgrades and two picks in the National Draft. Both Richard and Aidan will be given consideration for rookie spots next year.

“Ben has made some progress since switching from basketball two years ago, but we feel we need more flexibility in our ruckmen.”

This follows the delistings of forward Ian Callinan and young midfielder Nick Joyce and rookie-listed players Tim McIntyre, Dylan Orval and Tim Klaosen (Category B rookie).

Defenders Rory Laird and Kyle Hartigan have been promoted to the Club’s senior list.This leaves the Club with up to four spots to fill at the November 27 Rookie Draft.

Check out all the remaining key offseason dates including the 1-4-year players’ return to training next week.

Current list changes
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Primary List
Ian Callinan (delisted)
Nick Joyce (delisted)
Graham Johncock (retired)
Bernie Vince (traded to Melbourne)
Aidan Riley
Richard Tambling
 

Rookie List
Tim McIntyre
Dylan Orval
Ben Dowdell (Category B/Alternate Talent)
Tim Klaosen (Category B/Alternate Talent)

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Primary List
Eddie Betts (Free Agent, Carlton)
James Podsiadly (traded from Geelong)
Rory Laird (upgraded rookie)
Kyle Hartigan (upgraded rookie)

Retained Rookies
Jack Osborn (Category B/Alternate Talent)