Adelaide has secured exciting utility Curtly Hampton in a trade with Greater Western Sydney.

Hampton, 22, became a Crow in exchange for the Club’s 2016 second-round pick.

Originally selected as a Northern Territory zone selection, Hampton played 51 games in four AFL seasons with GWS.

The 186cm, 88kg, former Giant was recruited as a skilful half-forward and midfielder, but has played predominantly as a line-breaking defender at AFL level.

Hampton spent time in Adelaide previously as a boarder at Immanuel College, and said he was rapt to return to South Australia and continue his career with the Adelaide Football Club.

“I was a Crows fan as a kid, so I’m really excited to be here,” Hampton said.

“I was at the Giants for five years and made a lot of good mates, but I thought it was best for me and my footy that I made the change.

“I really want to come in and cement my place at the Club with hard work. I’ll get to know all the boys and build relationships with them and the coaches. I can’t wait to get started in pre-season.”

Crows Head of Football David Noble said Hampton, a former AIS-AFL Academy captain, would be an asset to the Club both on and away from the football field.

“Curtly is a quality young man with enormous potential,” Noble said.

“We’ve seen glimpses of what he can do at AFL level and it’s really exciting. We think Curtly gives us some flexibility at half-back or half-forward, and can also play wing/midfield.

“We’re looking forward to seeing what he can do with a big pre-season under his belt. Hopefully, he can help provide a bit of the outside run and speed we’ve been looking for.”