Dean Gore Biography

Adelaide delist Troy Menzel and Dean Gore.

"Troy and Dean both bought in to our team-first culture and can be proud of the way they have carried themselves," Crows operations manager Brett Burton said.

"We wish them all the very best for the future."

The AFL tweaks its new 'third man up' rule to ensure a passive player hit by a throw-in at a stoppage will not be penalised.

The League's new ruck rule, designed to ban the third man up at ruck contests, came under fire during the pre-season when Adelaide's Dean Gore had a free kick paid against him after he was struck in the back by a boundary throw-in that fell short of the two nominated ruckmen.

Dean Gore will wear number 36 for the Crows in 2016, the same number that Simon Goodwin wore in 275 games for Adelaide.

"I chose the No.36 because Simon Goodwin wore it," Gore said.

"As a kid, I used to go to Crows games all the time and he (Goodwin) was a player I loved watching."

Adelaide and Geelong complete a deal that sends Patrick Dangerfield to Geelong in exchange for picks 9 and 28 in the 2016 national draft as well as young midfielder Dean Gore.

In addition, the Cats also gain Adelaide's third-round draft pick, currently No.50.

Crows head of football David Noble said the trade provided more compensation than would have been available under free agency rules, which he said left affected clubs with little room to move.

"All along we were intent on doing what was in the best interests of our club, and we have been able to deliver the best possible outcome," Noble said.

"I would also like to acknowledge Geelong for the professional manner in which these negotiations were handled."

Geelong has continued to lock away its young talent with 2014 draftees Dean Gore and Jordan Cunico the latest to ink new deals.

The 19-year-olds have both signed one-year extensions that keep will tie them to the Cats until the end of the 2017 season.

Rookie-listed ruckman Tom Read has also signed on until the end of the 2016 season.

Geelong select Dean Gore with pick No.55 at the 2014 NAB AFL Draft.

"He is a strong boy with good running ability and is a good user of the footy," Geelong recruiting manager Stephen Wells said.