Adelaide has missed out on securing Carlton veteran Bryce Gibbs after failing to come to an agreement with the Blues on the final day of the NAB AFL Trade Period.

It was reported the Crows offered their first-round selection, pick 13, and a future third-round selection during talks on Thursday.

But it wasn't attractive enough to sway the Blues from their view that 27-year-old Gibbs was a required player.

Gibbs' manager Nigel Carmody told reporters at Etihad Stadium it was "disappointing" a deal couldn't be done.

Gibbs requested a trade to South Australia for personal reasons despite having three years left on his contract with the Blues.

"He was really honest with (Carlton) and we think the deal Adelaide put forward was more than fair and reasonable, particularly in comparison with some of the other deals that have been done during the trade period have looked like," Carmody said.

"To not get to his destination in the end is disappointing, but we move on.

"Hopefully he can get things right and have a great season with Carlton next year."

Carmody declined to discuss the details of Adelaide's proposal.

Asked if there would be any friction between Gibbs and Carlton, Carmody said, "I don't think so.

"He's a proud player, they're a proud club and he's got to be a professional about it and move forward."

Gibbs has played 209 games since being taken with the first overall pick of the 2006 draft.

Crows list manager Justin Reid dropped a bombshell on the opening day of the trade period when he revealed South Australian product Gibbs wanted a return to his home state.

That led to a fierce stand-off, with the Blues adamant they wanted a first-round draft pick and a senior player.