With the trade period closing at 8pm on Wednesday, Adelaide is still in talks with the Tigers for small forward Stengle, who has played just two AFL games in two years.
The Crows are confident of completing a deal by the trade deadline.
“It’s still a work in progress,’’ list manager Justin Reid told The Advertiser, stressing the club’s desire to find more support - and an eventual replacement - for star veteran small goalsneak Eddie Betts, who turns 32 next month.
“We’re having good dialogue with Richmond and we’ll work through it over the next 48 hours.’’
Woodville-West Torrens product Stengle, 19, wants to return to Adelaide after failing to cement a spot in the strong Tigers line-up, which includes a host of classy small forwards led by Daniel Rioli.
Stengle — related to Betts and retired Sydney great Michael O’Loughlin — has nominated the Crows as his club of choice.
“Young Tyson has probably lacked a bit of opportunity over the last few years given the strength of Richmond’s list and their smalls,” Reid said.
“Tyson adds a bit of speed and goal sense for us and with Eddie getting a little bit older it’s great to have a South Australian who wants to come home.’’
Stengle kicked 33 goals in 19 VFL games this year.
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