The Panthers officially announced the 19-year-old recently as a signing for the 2022 season where he will join a midfield that boasts the likes of former Adelaide and Carlton star Bryce Gibbs.

The midfielder is no stranger to the SANFL after spending part of the 2021 season with the Adelaide Crows reserve side where he impressed on occasion.

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Within those notable efforts was a 26-possession debut game against a strong Norwood outfit in round 7 as he averaged 16 touches for the season.

The former Matthew Richardson Medal winner was known to have impressed Crows on-lookers on the training track after he signed as a development player for the side.

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South Adelaide's coach Jarrad Wright was glowing in his assessment of the former Clarence Roos youngster upon his signing.

"Ollie has shown some very good growth in his game this year with the Crows, his contest work is terrific and has a high workrate," he said.

"He comes into our program with some league experience and adds to our youthful talent that is coming through our pathway.

"Ollie will add value to our midfield with his stoppage craft and will continue to develop under senior players of Bryce Gibbs and Ben Heaslip."

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