Erin Phillips will depart the Crows ahead of the next AFLW season with the intentions of singing with Port Adelaide.
Phillips, who initially signed with the Power as a marquee player before the club was denied a license back in 2015, will make the move back to Alberton, where her father enjoyed a storied career.
The best player of the expansion era of AFLW, the 36-year-old recently led Adelaide to a third premiership in six years.
Phillips said it has always been her dream to play for Port Adelaide.
“It’s been an absolute privilege to have been a part of the most successful AFLW club to date,” Phillips said.
“I obviously have great memories and friendships from my time at Adelaide, which I will cherish forever.
“But as a kid growing up, all I wanted was to be like Dad and play football for the Port Adelaide Football Club. Port Adelaide feels like home to me. It’s where I spent a lot of my childhood.
“It was always my dream to be able to represent the club and add to its incredible history, and I am beyond thrilled to finally get that chance and play a role in building this team from the ground up.
“I am really excited by the plans for the Alberton precinct redevelopment and the opportunity to work with some incredible women including Lauren Arnell, Juliet Haslam, Rachael Sporn and Naomi Maidment to establish a successful female football program that will only grow in years to come.”
The upcoming AFLW season is reportedly expected to start in August, however players and staff remain in the dark about the details.
The league is still attempting to negotiate a new CBA as well as establish four expansion sides in the quick turnaround.