The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have bolstered their key position stocks after securing utility Ariana Hetherington in a trade with Fremantle on Wednesday afternoon.
Hetherington arrives at Arden Street as the Kangaroos send pick No.51 west to Fremantle.
A former basketballer and rugby 7s state-team player, Hetherington joined the Dockers as a replacement player ahead of the 2023 season.
The 25-year-old has since played 12 games, including eight in 2024, rotating through the ruck and forward line.
“We are excited to add to our key position depth through the arrival of Ariana,” North Melbourne AFLW list manager Flynn Loft said.
“Ariana has shown her versatility to play multiple roles across her two seasons with the Dockers, and we look forward to watching her continue her development in our program.”
Hetherington is the second new Roo during the 2024 AFLW Trade Period, joining former Tiger and two-time All-Australian player Eilish Sheerin.
In other trade deadline day activity, Lulu Pullar departed Arden Street after the Kangaroos agreed to trade with the Sydney Swans earlier on Wednesday.
The Kangaroos hold picks No.36, 42, 49 and 72 in next week’s 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft.
