The Melbourne Demons have secured the services of Giants star utility Adam Tomlinson, after the unrestricted free agent agreed to sign with the club on the opening day of the trading period.
In exchange for Tomlinson, GWS will receive an end of second-round compensation pick, currently no. 40.
The 26-year-old, who was one of the Giants' foundation players, spent eight seasons in Sydney, playing 140 games.
However, Tomlinson notified the club after their devastating grand final loss to Richmond he wished to return home to Victoria.
With running s key trait of the former Giant, the Demons were thrilled to secure a deal for Tomlinson, who they see as a key player going into the 2020 season.
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“We’re very excited to add Adam to our list as a free agent – he fills a very important need for our team,” Melbourne's football manager Josh Mahoney told the club's website.
“He’s played a number of different roles for the Giants, but predominantly what we’re looking for is someone who can run up and down the MCG on the wing.
“Adam is an elite runner and at 194cm, he has the versatility to provide us with a number of options, either forward or back.
“With 140 games experience, including the last four finals series, Adam complements the age and games profile of our list and we think he can have an immediate impact.”
And Oakleigh Chargers product, Tomlinson was selected by the Giants with pick no. 9 in the 2011 AFL draft, and made his debut in the Giants' inaugural team in the opening round of the 2012 season.
He averaged 17 possessions across his 25 games this season, and until being ommitted for the Giants' squad to face the Western Bulldogs in the first week of the finals this season, had played 80 straight games for the club.
