[1][2][3] McAdam played for the Claremont Football Club.
[4] He later played for the Sturt Football Club in the SANFL.
[7] McAdam was traded by Carlton to Adelaide in 2018, as a mature-aged pre-draft access selection, as part of a deal involving the trade of former Adelaide player Mitch McGovern.
[8] McAdam debuted in the Crows' thirty-seven point loss against the Brisbane Lions in the fourth round of the 2020 AFL season.
[9][10][11][12] On debut, McAdam picked up 5 disposals, 2 marks and 4 tackles.