James Peatling Joins Adelaide

AFLRATINGS NEWS: James Peatling has been traded to Adelaide.

He played 45 games for GWS.

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“James brings a lot of strengths that are important to any team, being his ability to win clearance, run and carry the footy and apply pressure,”

“His career has been on a steady progression over the past three seasons and this year he was able to show that with opportunity he can be a consistent high-level midfielder in the competition.” Adelaide GM of List Management and Strategy Justin Reid.

Trade Details

Adelaide receive: James Peatling, 2025 3rd Rd, 2025 4th Rd

GWS Giants receive: 2025 2nd Rd

Fantasy Impact

James Peatling will add immediate midfield depth at Adelaide with the flexibility to play inside or outside the contest, he should be an option to be used at centre bounces under senior coach Matthew Nicks.

His scores were volatile in 2024 at GWS due to a fluctuation in role and opportunities in the team, he recorded a season-high 28 disposals in Round 20 against Melbourne and recorded 10+ tackles in 4 games.

Peatling’s scoring output through a midfield role at the Crows should stabilise in 2025, expect a reasonably strong scoring average.