North Melbourne have signed Giants free agent Aidan Corr.

The 26-year old joins the Kangaroos as a restricted free agent on a five-year deal, with the Giants opting not to match the offer.

GWS will receive a second-round pick as compensation - currently the No. 30 selection overall.

North Melbourne GM of Football Brady Rawlings was thrilled for the versatile defender to join Arden Street.

โ€œWeโ€™re really excited to have Aidan at the club next season and beyond,โ€ Rawlings told the club website.

โ€œHeโ€™s a reliable and flexible player capable of playing on small and tall forwards, which will add great depth to our back line.

โ€œAidan is also highly skilled player and we see a lot of potential and growth in him. Heโ€™s eager to get stuck into it at Arden St and we canโ€™t wait to introduce him formally to the players and wider club.โ€

Corr has played 98 games over eight seasons at the Giants after making his debut in 2013.