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Position: Midfielder
Height: 183cm
D.O.B: 30/05/06

A high-impact midfielder, O’Sullivan becomes the Kangaroos' second consecutive No.2 draft selection, following in the footsteps of the similarly sized Colby McKercher last year.

The Koroit product is a classy and composed ball-winner capable of bursting games open. He had long been touted as a potential No.1 pick in this year's draft, after winning U18 All-Australian selection as an under-age player in 2023.

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Position: Key forward
Height: 197cm
D.O.B: 16/05/06

The Kangaroos traded a future first-round pick to Richmond to secure Whitlock's selection, along with the Tigers' future second-round pick.

The trade landed the Roos a towering key position prospect capable of playing at both ends of the ground. Whitlock, who forged his skills playing with his twin Jake on the family farm in Shepparton, kicked 27 goals playing for the Murray Bushrangers in 2024. With clean hands, he boasts strong marking as both a defender and forward.

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Position: Midfielder
Height: 185cm
D.O.B: 19/09/06

A natural ball-winner, Urquhart adds power and pace to North Melbourne's talent-packed midfield. 

The 184cm recruit hails from East Fremantle, where Kangaroos star Cam Zurhaar also played his junior footy. He starred for Western Australia as a tough inside midfielder at Under-18 level this season, averaging 5.5 clearances and 21 possessions (11 contested).

He will be at home among the WA products on the Kangaroos' list, including 2023 draft selections Riley Hardeman and Robert Hansen jnr, along with Zurhaar, Griffin Logue, Zac Fisher, Jack Darling and Brynn Teakle. 

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Position: Forward
Height: 176cm
D.O.B: 26/06/06

The son of former skipper and two-time premiership Kangaroo Anthony, Stevens becomes the fifth father-son recruit on the club's AFL list, joining Jackson Archer, Cooper Harvey, Luke McDonald and Bailey Scott. 

He is a creative small forward who was one of the best performers for the Geelong Falcons in the 2024 Coates Talent League, and in two eye-catching games at U18 level for Vic Country. Described as a "no-fuss" player by recruiter Will Thursfield, River can be expected to bring his dad's level of dedication as he forges his own path at Arden St. 

Rookie Draft: Toby Pink (re-listed) 

North Melbourne used its No.1 pick in the Telstra AFL Rookie Draft to re-list key position player Toby Pink.

Pink, 26, was moved off the Roos' primary list to give the Roos more options at the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft. He joined North Melbourne as a delisted free agent in October 2023, seven years after he was originally recruited by Sydney as a rookie in 2016. 

He played 15 senior games during his first season at Arden Street in 2024, triggering a contract extension for next year.  

“We thank Toby for selflessly agreeing to this move to assist the club with our list strategy,” head of football talent Brady Rawlings said when Pink's move to the rookie list was announced in October.