Overview
- Adelaide confirmed the 39-year-old will begin in the coming weeks and will be based in Melbourne.
- The hire fills the position left open after Justin Reid departed to lead the AFL’s player movement division.
- Roughead is set to work alongside recruiting boss Hamish Ogilvie within the Crows’ list and scouting structure.
- He brings list and recruiting experience from St Kilda and Hawthorn following a 283-game, four-flag playing career.
- Hawthorn officials expressed support for his career step, and separate reporting links Adelaide to a long-term offer for Brisbane free agent Zac Bailey.