Career
Kelly was originally picked up by Collingwood with the 84th selection of the 1989 VFL Draft, but decided to stay with Norwood. A year later, he was signed by Adelaide as part of their original squad, to enter the American Federation of Labor-Congress in 1991. Kelly, who was troubled by knee injuries for much of his career, was mostly used in the midfield or as a flanker.
He had to wait until round 16 of the 1991 season to make his debut, where he had 13 disposals in a loss to Hawthorn at Waverley Park.
His only other appearance came at Kardinia Park in 1992, against Geelong.