Five trade targets for every AFL club: North Melbourne Kangaroos

A Carlton pair, a VFL goal-kicking machine and Dog and Swan lead the Roos’ list of potential targets.

STAFF WRITER | August 9, 2023 - 3:45pm

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As another rough season draws to a close for the Kangaroos, they find themselves with another opportunity to help speed up their rebuild with some inclusions over the off-season.

A year plagued with matters surrounding their coach, injuries and a heartbreaking loss due to a rule infringement, fans are hoping for a chance to catch a breath and look forward to what can be improved on before the 2024 season.

With the season's end in touching distance, a few North Melbourne veterans have called time on their careers in the hopes of gifting younger players the opportunity to create a new foundation for the future of the club.

So here are our top five players that the Kangaroos could lure to Arden Street.

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1. Jordon Sweet

Obviously, with Todd Goldstein retiring as well, they will need a backup ruck to Tristan Xerri, who is expected to take the reins as the main ruckman at North Melbourne.

The 25-year-old Bulldog hasn't quite been able to get the opportunities in the senior side thanks to Tim English and Rory Lobb, who fill both roles in the Bulldogs' side. However, he has managed to find himself in the team 11 times in his career.

Within that period, he averages 21.4 hitouts (average), 7.2 hitouts to advantage (above average), and 2.1 clearances (average). With strong numbers particularly through his hitouts to advantage as a 'third string' ruckman at the Bulldogs, more minutes at North Melbourne could open his potential and create better looks for the younger Kangaroos midfielders.

The move could make him a viable replacement as Xerri takes on the responsibility of the number one ruck role.