Kris Massie, Luke Jericho and Bryce Campbell were told on Monday that they will not be contracted with the Crows for the 2009 season.
Massie, 28, leaves Adelaide after playing 131 AFL games after being traded from Carlton in 2002. Massie played 88 games for Adelaide including his 100th AFL game against Hawthorn in Round 15, 2006.
Jericho, 23, played 33 AFL games for Adelaide after being drafted from West Adelaide at no.32 in the 2002 national draft. He kicked 31 goals after making his debut in 2004 against St Kilda.
Campbell, 24, was drafted from Norwood at pick 78 in the 2006 national draft and has played eight games for Adelaide including seven in 2008. He made his debut against Essendon in Round 17 last year.
General Manager of Football Operations John Reid said: “We thank them all for their commitment to the club and wish them well in their future endeavours. Kris in particular has given the club great service playing 88 games for Adelaide and six pre-season games.”
Adelaide has now made six changes to the 2008 primary list. The other players no longer with the Crows are Rhett Biglands (retired), Nathan Bassett (retired) and Ken McGregor (retired).
Adelaide at this stage will have six picks (TBC) 10, 28, 44, 60, 76 and 92 at the AFL national draft in November.