North Melbourne will be a fascinating watch come the player movement period, with the club likely to again use the draft, trade, and free agency avenues to improve their list.
The Roos have flagged that it is difficult to attract top-line players to a struggling side, and their on-field woes most likely result in another year at the top end of the draft.
But that shouldn't stop the Kangaroos from being among the leading clubs with cash to spend, while Alastair Clarkson will be keen to add some experience to the competition's youngest squad.
So, who could North Melbourne chase at the end of the season? We take a look at five potential targets for the Shinboners...
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5. Darcy Macpherson
A second Sun, and one North Melbourne have previously pursued.
Macpherson was linked with a trade to Arden Street three years ago, but a move fell through and the Suns utility remained with Gold Coast given his contract status at the time.
With Macpherson's deal now coming to and end, and opportunities at AFL level harder to come by, the defensive-minded small forward could be better suited with a move to the Roos to refind his form at the top level.
Macpherson has proven to be a formidable pressure forward and wouldn't come at much cost for the Roos, with the Suns keen to acquire later draft selections where possible in 2024.
