On Tuesday, August 27, 2002, they won the race for the signature of who most people agree as the best player to grace the
Australian Football League(commonly known as the
AFL) in 15 years,
Wayne Carey.
The Crows beat out Collingwood, Hawthorn, Sydney and Essendon for the stars signature.
The Heads of Agreement contract was signed at 8:30am Sydney time, stating that Adelaide was his preferred club for season 2003, provided a suitable trade could be struck with his former club, the North Melbourne Kangaroos.
The day will go down as one of the best recruiting coups since Darren Jarman around 5 years ago, indeed, the best ever recuit to come to the club.