After being drafted in 2018 to boost Adelaide’s ruck stocks, Kieran Strachan spent most of his first season at the Club up forward.

He kicked 14 goals, including a three-goal haul against Central District in Round 10. 

With other ruckmen falling to injury towards the end of the season, the 24-year-old returned to the middle in the final rounds, showcasing his ability with 101 hit-outs in six weeks.

Strachan was rewarded for his 2019 season with a one-year rookie contract extension.

At a glance (SANFL):

Games: 17
Goals: 14
Disposals per game: 9
Marks per game: 4

Best game:

Round 17 v Woodville-West Torrens

In the wet against the Eagles, Strachan was dominant in the ruck, recording 26 hit-outs.

He also had 15 disposals, seven tackles, five loose-ball gets and four inside-50s.