The injury curse for North’s 2014 draftees continues with first pick Sam Durdin the latest to be ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Durdin injured his shoulder playing for VFL affiliate North Ballarat and the 19-year-old will undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage.

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North Director of Football Geoff Walsh said it was frustrating for the club’s number 16 pick.

“Sam had been playing well in the VFL in the first half of the season and had put in some impressive performances against some AFL-listed players, playing either in defence or attack,” Walsh told NMFC.com.au.

“While Sam’s 2015 may be over, we’re really confident he’ll be able to make an impact in 2016. With a full pre-season under his belt we expect him to really push for senior selection.”

Durdin joins Ed Vickers-Willis (shoulder) and Daniel Nielson (knee) on the sidelines, with all three expected to be able to play complete the majority of the 2016 pre-season.

“Obviously these injuries are never great, but one blessing may be the timing of the incidents – meaning the boys will be able to have their bodies structurally sound for pre-season training giving them the best chance to have an impact next year.”

Durdin’s talents have already been recognised, with the number 24 signing a contract extension tying him to the club until at least the end of 2017.