Ben Keays

A hard-working forward/midfielder, Keays can win the ball on the inside and impact the scoreboard. Selected with pick No.24 in the 2015 National Draft, Keays played 30 senior games for the Brisbane Lions, before being delisted the end of the 2019 season. He was given another chance when Adelaide picked him up at the 2019 Rookie Draft. Keays The selection paid off, with Keays having a terrific first year at the Club, finishing in the top five of the Club Champion count and winning the Players’ Trademark Award. The on-baller finished third in the Crows' 2022 Club Champion award count and was also awarded the Dr Brian Sando OAM Trophy, which recognises an individual's outstanding professionalism and preparation to play at the highest level, for that same season. In 2023, he notched his 100th-game milestone and continued his consistency, playing 23 out of 24 games. Keays tied for Adelaide Club Champion award with Jordan Dawson in 2024, after polling 107 votes apiece. Keays played all 23 games in 2024, averaging 16.2 disposals, while also being ranked ‘elite’ amongst the competition for average tackles per game with 3.6.