Defender Alex Keath has informed the Adelaide Football Club that he would prefer to continue his career at the Western Bulldogs.

The Club and Keath’s management team will work together to ensure a satisfactory outcome is reached for both parties during the upcoming trade period.

The 27-year-old joined the Crows as a mature Category B rookie in 2016 and has since played 30 AFL games.

The AFL trade period starts on Monday, October 7.