North Melbourne Boosts Rebuild with Five New Draft Picks

West Coast Selects Harley Reid as No. 1 Pick in AFL Draft

North Melbourne has selected five young players in the first round of the AFL draft, including Tasmanian midfielder Colby McKercher and Zane Duursma, as part of their ongoing rebuild.
Harley Reid, a highly rated player, was selected first overall by West Coast in the 2023 AFL Draft.
More than 25 players were drafted in the first round of the AFL Draft, with the top 10 selections expressing excitement about joining their respective clubs.
North Melbourne filled the key defender void with Will Dawson at No.22 and added another defender, Riley Harderman, at pick 23.
West Coast stood firm against offers from rival clubs for the No. 1 draft pick, choosing to select Harley Reid.