The small forward said he did speak with the Crows, but the Norwood link at Port Adelaide to assistant coach Nathan Bassett and captain Tom Jonas was ultimately the deciding factor. “He’s a great character, he’s something different for our midfield mix being a 190cm midfielder. Port Adelaide recruits Aliir Aliir and Orazio Fantasia dominated in a 71-point belting of a lacklustre Adelaide in Sunday's AFL pre-season game. But instead he has told the Bombers he will stay for 2020, with Port Adelaide aware of his plans to remain with Essendon. Deals for Port Adelaide to secure Orazio Fantasia from Essendon and the Crows to recruit GWS youngster Jackson Hately are expected to drag on into next week. Fantasia also spoke to Port Adelaide ahead of the Trade Period last year, but eventually settled on remaining with the Bombers for 2020. Essendon star Orazio Fantasia has officially told the Bombers of his wish to be traded back home to Port Adelaide as cross-town rival Adelaide gets a rude shock on the potential compo for Brad Crouch. Orazio Fantasia of the Port Adelaide Power AFL games played and stats. “From the discussions we’ve had, I’m probably playing up in that forward line and that can allow Zak Butters and Connor Rozee to get up the ground and spend a bit more time in the midfield and I can spend a bit more time forward.”, © 2020, SEN All Rights Orazio Maurice Fantasia: Nickname(s) "Raz", "Razzle Dazzle" Date of birth 14 September 1995 (age 25) Place of birth: Adelaide, South Australia: Original team(s) Norwood : Draft: No. Orazio Fantasia is heading to the Power. Orazio looks headed to the Crows in 2021. Orazio Fantasia of the Bombers marks the ball during the Marsh Community Cup. Every AFL recruiting chief and list manager has a book filled with “the ones that got away”. He works incredibly hard and comes from a wonderful family in South Australia. EXCITING Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia has indicated a desire to return home to South Australia, with Port Adelaide believed to be his preference in that scenario. Fantasia was earlier this month linked with the Crows with reports claiming Adelaide had emerged as the front-runners for his signature. Ruled out: Orazio Fantasia (centre) won't line up for the Bombers against the Crows on Friday night. Reserved, Kane Cornes’ report from earlier in the year. Speculation about the 24-year-old forward's future kicked off when a mid-season report … Both South Australians are seeking come-home trades before the exchange period ends on … Orazio Fantasia and Aliir Aliir are both certainties for the clash with the Roos, while Miles Bergman and Mitch Georgiades are giving Ken Hinkley something to think about. Former Bombers livewire Orazio Fantasia booted 3.3 in the opening half before being put on ice, while ex-Swans defender Aliir Aliir was simply impenetrable in defence and was the … The senior Orazio, an Italian immigrant from a village near Naples, died before Fantasia was born, but the chain the man wore around his neck – with the number 13 attached to it – now belongs to his grandson, the Aussie Rules footballer. Credit: Getty Images However, the top of the table Power have held firm to the declaration they … GWS midfielder Jackson Hately requested a trade to the Crows last week, something Kelly said the club is incredibly excited about. 55, 2013 national draft: Height: 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) Weight: 77 kg (170 lb) Position(s) Forward: Club information; Current club: Port Adelaide: Number: 13: Playing career 1 Fantasia has yet to announce his intentions but the Crows are ready to swoop. New Port Adelaide forward Orazio Fantasia opens up on his move to Alberton He grew up a Crows fan but Port Adelaide recruit Orazio Fantasia has revealed why he chose Alberton and why his new home will be good for the mind. “We understand he wants to come back to South Australia,” he told SEN SA Breakfast. Source:Getty Images Fantasia also spoke to Port Adelaide ahead of the Trade Period last year , but eventually settled … Orazio Fantasia is heading to the Power. “We’re just not sure where that one will lie and how that will play out, but we’re always keen to talk to South Australians who want to come home.”. I think he’s played 33 games over the last three years, so he’s had some durability issues,” he said. “As you’d imagine there would be some obvious concern there. Reserved. Essendon star Andrew McGrath has re-signed with the club, the announcement coming the same day the Crows confirmed Orazio Fantasia is keen to return to South Australia. Fantasia wished to return home to South Australia for family reasons and the move was secured in the dying moments of the trade period, with Essendon agreeing to hand over the contracted 25-year-old. Crows confirm Orazio Fantasia's desire to return home. Fantasia had previously rejected a return to the state after turning his back on a move to Port Adelaide during the last Trade Period, but has since had a change of heart. AFL: New recruits Orazio Fantasia and Aliir Aliir have starred in Port Adelaide's pre-season demolition of the Adelaide Crows. The Age quotes Doughty as saying early talks never progressed to financial figures or trade proposals, while Fantasia never personally met with the Power or Adelaide Crows. Port and the Crows are cool on Orazio Fantasia as a trade target. Fantasia has become the latest big name Bomber to look for a move away from Essendon, with Kelly confirming the former Norwood product wanted to return home. October 12th, 2020 11:00 am Lively Bomber Orazio Fantasia wants to return to South Australia in the 2020 off-season and the Adelaide Crows are extremely interested in winning his services. ADELAIDE has confirmed contracted Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia wants to return to South Australia. After discussions with coach Ken Hinkley, Fantasia believes his spot in the side will free up young stars Connor Rozee and Zak Butters to play more midfield minutes. “I did have some discussions with Matthew Nicks and the Crows,” Fantasia told SEN SA Breakfast. “No half back for me, I think those days are well and truly behind me,” he said. “We’re confident we’ll get a deal done there.”, © 2020, SEN All Rights “The status hasn’t really changed, but we’re drawing closer to those offers being presented.”. “If we went down that path our medical team would make a thorough assessment because that obviously is an area of risk, but hopefully for Orazio it’s something that can be managed and he can get back to the footy he was playing (at his best).”. Orazio Fantasia has indicated a desire to return home to South Australia, with Port Adelaide believed to be his preference in that scenario. CROWS LEADING THE RACE FOR FANTASIA It’s a two-team race for the services of Bomber Orazio Fantasia. The “door is effectively shut” on gun forward Orazio Fantasia ... Ralph said all signs now point to Fantasia joining either the Power or Crows. Adelaide Crows are keen to talk to Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia after claiming the player is keen to return to South Australia. Orazio Fantasia will have to convince Adelaide’s medical department he is worth the pursuit to get a return to South Australia, Crows football boss Adam Kelly says. Adelaide Head of Football Adam Kelly has provided an update on a number of trade situations revolving around the club. New Port Adelaide recruit Orazio Fantasia had brief talks with Adelaide, but was always leaning more towards the Power. Hugh Greenwood set to leave the Crows. Fantasia wished to return home to South Australia for family reasons and the move was secured in the dying moments of the trade period, with Essendon agreeing to hand over the contracted 25-year-old. “We understand he wants to come back to South Australia,” he told SEN SA Breakfast. As revealed by AFL.com.au last month, Fantasia has undergone independent medical testing to allay fears for both SA clubs over the state of his body. Hugh Greenwood is the latest Crows player to seek a trade, with the club confirming he wants longer-term deal elsewhere. Port Adelaide Hall of Fame member Kane Cornes believes Essendon small forward Orazio Fantasia will once again seek to return back to South Australia. The small forward said he did speak with the Crows, but the Norwood link at Port Adelaide to assistant coach Nathan Bassett and captain Tom Jonas was ultimately the deciding factor. Source:Getty Images. BOOM off-season recruits Aliir Aliir and Orazio Fantasia will make their debuts in Port Adelaide colours this Sunday against North Melbourne. Source:Getty Images Adelaide star Brad Crouch has spoken for the first time since being embroiled in a drug scandal following the end of the Crows… The report claims Fantasia wants to be traded during the 2019 trade period, leaving him with two years still to run on his Essendon contract. With Fantasia’s last few seasons derailed by ongoing injury issues, Kelly said they would take that into account before committing to the livewire. Kelly confirmed Kane Cornes’ report from earlier in the year that Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia wishes to come back to the state. “As is the way with restricted free agency, we’ll sit there and consider those offers and whether we’re going to be in position to match. McGrath's re-signing comes after his teammates Joe Daniher and Adam Saad announced they … “This has been talked about for two or three years, he pulled out late last year. The contracted forward remains without a manager just days out from the trade period as the Bombers wait on an answer regarding his future. “They didn’t see it fitting this year and that’s fine. “Any player that’s gone interstate who wants to return home we’re keen to talk to and understand what their motivations are. Our guys have followed him closely since his draft year in 2018 and Matthew Nicks was involved with the Giants and got to work with them closely,” he said. The 25-year-old is set to follow Bombers … “I was pretty keen to get to Port Adelaide anyway because I had the strong connection with (Nathan Bassett) and Tom Jonas there, so I felt that was a good fit regardless.”. Daniher only played four games this year before needing groin surgery, while hamstring problems kept Fantasia to 15 games. PORT ADELAIDE'S newest recruit Orazio Fantasia is proud of his upbringing in Adelaide but he will probably keep his childhood football allegiances to himself when he is getting around at Alberton. “We’re really pleased (that he’s requested a trade to us). Adelaide Head of Football Adam Kelly has provided an update on a number of trade situations revolving around the club. Brad Crouch is one of the highest profile free agents on the market, with Kelly saying they’re expecting his management to present offers in the near future. Now it's down to the Crows to lobby with crosstown rivals Port Adelaide to win his services. Brad and his management will present any offer they’ve received from other clubs through their decision,” Kelly said. Kelly confirmed Kane Cornes’ report from earlier in the year that Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia wishes to come back to the state. Essendon forward Orazia Fantasia wants to leave the AFL club, with Adelaide preparing to meet with the injury-troubled forward. Share To: Bet Now. When Fantasia plays footy, he likes to … Both the Power and Crows are aware of Fantasia's wish, but the Norwood product's longstanding relationship with Nathan Bassett has Port Adelaide in the box seat if Essendon agrees to trade him in 2019. Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia grew up idolising Adelaide Crows champion Andrew McLeod, but it’s another Indigenous star who he says everyone wants to be like. Orazio Fantasia has not yet officially requested a trade away from Essendon and new developments suggest he is no guarantee to get to Port Adelaide. The same report claims the Crows are also aware of Fantasia’s desire to return home to Adelaide, but have accepted that the Power are the front-runners to secure a deal. But so far it’s looming likely that Adelaide will be the club of choice for the contracted forward. Fantasia tossed up a potential move to Port Adelaide in the 2019 off-season, before foxfooty.com.au ’s Matt Balmer exclusively revealed he had elected to remain loyal to the Bombers. The pair, who made their way to Alberton via Sydney and Essendon respectively, had their inclusion in the side to face the Kangaroos confirmed during a team meeting this week, with former club captain and premiership player Dom Cassisi on hand to … Both the Power and Crows are aware of Fantasia's wish, but the Norwood product's longstanding relationship with Nathan Bassett has Port Adelaide in the box seat if Essendon agrees to trade him in 2019. Daniher and Fantasia are contracted for next season. “I think that’ll come (a decision from Brad Crouch). Crows are keen to talk to and understand what their motivations are confirmed. Of Bomber Orazio Fantasia has indicated a desire to return home we’re keen to talk to Essendon Orazia! 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