North Melbourne attempted to claim Lachlan Hunter, the son of former Western Bulldogs’ player Mark Hunter, with Pick 35.
North Melbourne attempted to claim Lachlan Hunter, the son of former Western Bulldogs’ player Mark Hunter, with Pick 35 after father/son bidding concluded at Etihad Stadium on Monday. However under the rules, the Dogs were able to secure him with pick 46.
At 181 cm and 78 kg, Hunter is a left-footed midfielder who can also play forward. He represented Vic Metro at the AFL Under 18 National Championships and earned a spot in the TAC Cup Team of the year after his performances for the Western Jets.
Trade Week will now commence, with all clubs meeting throughout a three week period.
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