North Melbourne is deeply saddened by the passing of former recruiter Jack Drennan.

A recruiter across three decades with the club, Drennan’s knowledge of the Ovens & Murray zone area was crucial in the formation of some of North’s greatest sides.

His extensive expertise of the minor league of North’s old zone was integral in the recruitment of the likes of Alan Jarrott and future captain John Law.

Drennan was 95.