North Melbourne Kangaroos

AFL trade news: Roos taking calls for Pick 1, dealing with Tigers for young tall

A “pretty attractive” offer would be needed to see this year’s top pick leave Arden Street.

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Mitch Keating

North Melbourne list manager Glenn Luff has stated it will take a "pretty attractive" offer for the Kangaroos to part ways with Pick 1 this trade period.

The Roos are poised to take South Australian prospect Jason Horne-Francis should they retain their top selection come the National Draft in November.

Luff revealed on Trade Radio that North Melbourne are open to any contact made by keen suitors for the top pick, however a mammoth package would need to be placed on the table for a deal to be considered.

"It's a pretty valuable pick one this year, more valuable than any other year," Luff said.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Jason Horne of the NAB AFL Academy in action during the match between the NAB AFL Academy and the Geelong Cats VFL side at GMHBA Stadium on April 24, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

"We'd be silly not to take calls and hear what's being put to us. There's been a few nibbles."

"It's pretty clear it'd have to be a pretty attractive deal to hand over Pick 1."

The Kangaroos will utilise Pick 1 and the upcoming trade window to aid their list rebuild, with wantaway Tiger Callum Coleman-Jones opting to move to Arden Street ahead of the 2022 season.

Luff said talks with Richmond have begun, with an exchange possibly involving free agent Robbie Tarrant, who has nominated Punt Road as his preferred destination.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Callum Coleman-Jones of the Tigers kicks during the AFL Community Series match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on March 05, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

"We've had some early discussions with the Tigers, we'll put something to them early in the trade period," Luff said.

"There's plenty of history with ruck-forwards at that age and what they go for. Obviously what happens with Robbie Tarrant will affect that.

"We're pretty comfortable something should get done."

The Tigers may be keen to involve Tarrant in their trade discussions with the Kangaroos instead of luring the defender via free agency, as they hope to retain any compensation they receive after losing free agent Mabior Chol to the Suns.

The Kangaroos are also set to acquire delisted Crow Tom Lynch in a coaching capacity this off-season.

Published by
Mitch Keating