Harry Dear Biography

Adelaide has let go of two father-son selections, with Ben Jarman and Jackson Edwards among three delistings that also included Harry Dear.

"Harry, Jackson and Ben are all quality young men and their commitment during their time at the club has been first-class," Adelaide football manager Brett Burton said.

"On behalf of everyone at the Adelaide Football Club, we wish them all the best in the future. They will always be part of the Crows family."

The Crows cut Ricky Henderson and midfielder Mitch Grigg ahead of the AFL's first list lodgement deadline.

The Crows have also confirmed the upgrading of ruckman Reilly O'Brien, a new two-year deal for emerging forward Harry Dear and one-year extensions for rookies Jonathon Beech and Paul Hunter.

North Melbourne have their sights on Adelaide forward Harry Dear who is yet to play a senior game with the Crows.

The 20-year-old has played two NAB Challenge matches but struggled to break into the Crows' star-studded forward line in two seasons at West Lakes despite kicking 37 goals in 21 SANFL games.

Crows draftee Paul Dear arrives at West Lakes as a tall defender who thrives on physical contests.

The 18-year-old said his focus on physicality was born from fatherly advice, while his uncle had also played a significant role in forming his football philosophy.

"They gave me football insight and [taught me] what's required to be a good athlete – handy tips along the way," Dear said.

"[Dad told me to] be a physical presence around the ground and make sure you own your space and just give it a 100 per cent crack."

The Hawks decided against nominating Dear as a father/son selection, made possible given Paul's 123 games for the club from 1987-1996.

But he said the snub from the premiers didn't add any extra motivation to succeed as a Crow.

"Playing AFL's been my dream ever since I was a young boy so to go on any AFL list, I was absolutely stoked," he said.

Adelaide select Harry Dear from the Sandringham Dragons with pick No.58 in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft.

"Harry is a key-position player who is another real competitor. We need to keep replenishing our tall stocks and Dear, along with Lever, really fits the bill for us in that respect," Adelaide list manager David Noble said.