A combination of less impressive performances in his following three games, along with knee surgery, found Edwards delisted by West Coast at the end of the 2005 season.
In 2007, Edwards began the season solidly, earning a spot in the senior side as a leading full-forward in the absence of Nathan Thompson.
Commentators consistently draw comparisons of Aaron Edwards game to Melbourne Demons forward Russell Robertson.
Despite starting 2010 strongly he was eventually dropped to the VFL before returning to some form for North Ballarat in the reserves, impressing with a seven-goal haul and spectacular mark against Collingwood.
[4] In 2011, Edwards finally cemented his spot in the team with a six-goal haul against Melbourne and five goals against Gold Coast.
On 26 October 2012, Edwards was traded to the Richmond Football Club in exchange for pick 74 in the 2012 National Draft.