Adams made his debut in round 1,
2016 against
Fremantle. Adams made his first appearance in
2017 in the round 2 grand final rematch against the Swans, as a direct replacement for injured veteran
Dale Morris. He was among the best players, recording 20 disposals, 9 of which were contested. Adams was traded to the Brisbane Lions ahead of the 2019 season. He played 10 games in his first season for the club, before a foot injury limited him to a single match the following year. In 2021 and 2022, he was a consistent presence in the Lions' backline, playing 35 games across the two seasons. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Adams was moved to the inactive list following long-term concussion symptoms. He announced his retirement ahead of the 2023 finals series after doctors recommended he no longer play contact sport due to lingering concussion issues. ==Statistics==