A 12-year career came to an end as ever-reliable defender Andy Otten called time on his AFL journey.

In 2019, a rejuvenated Otten took to the field as a SANFL leader for Adelaide’s youthful backline and played 17 matches.

Otten played three AFL games at the tail end of 2019, averaging just under 15 disposals a game.

The 30-year-old averaged 20 touches in the SANFL at 80.5 per cent disposal efficiency, providing consistency to a team that had struggled in 2018.

His leadership of the young SANFL backline helped the side advance to the preliminary final.

At a glance (AFL):

Games: 3
Disposals per game: 14.7
Marks per game: 5
Contested possessions per game: 5.7

At a glance (SANFL):

Games: 17
Disposals per game: 19.6
Marks per game: 6.4
Contested possessions per game: 5.8
Rebound-50s per game: 4.7

Best game:

Round 11 v Sturt

In pouring rain at Unley Oval in Round 11, Otten was a class above everyone on the ground, dominating in the conditions.

He tallied 24 disposals, 12 contested possessions, nine rebound 50s, eight spoils and five intercept marks as the Crows went on to win by 21-points.