Harry Barnett West Adelaide ruckman, Digi Mart USA News (South Australia): South Australian ruckman Harry Barnett has been unveiled as West Adelaide’s newest recruit after being delisted by the West Coast Eagles at the conclusion of their 2026 campaign, according to a publisher report.
Barnett, who turns 23 in January, was drafted by the Eagles from the Bloods with pick 23 in the 2022 National Draft. Injury and form limited his chances at the top level, and the 203cm player managed two senior appearances for the club.
In a statement on the Bloods’ website, senior coach Nathan Bassett welcomed Barnett back to the club. Bassett described him as a talented ruck who would add height to the squad and fill the gap left by Caleb May’s departure, adding that the club was proud he is a West Adelaide player and excited to see him back in the red and black next season.
The Bloods qualified for finals in 2026, narrowly edging South Adelaide for fifth place. They were eliminated in an elimination final after Woodville-West Torrens kicked 10.7 (67) to West Adelaide’s 8.14 (62).
Barnett joins former Sun and Crow Chris Burgess among players at Bassett’s disposal with AFL experience.
