North Melbourne’s fourth pick in this year’s draft will come at pick 76, and despite it being a late fifth round selection, history proves there are some handy players to be found
While many clubs have elected to pass when they’ve held this pick, some of those who have chosen to make a selection have drafted some serviceable players.
North held this pick in the 2012 draft, and used it to elevate then rookie Sam Gibson to the senior list.
Notable players who have been recruited with pick 76 include Paul Seedsman in 2010 who now plays for Adelaide after being recruited from Collingwood, and Andrew Raines who was selected by Richmond in 2003.
History of pick 76
2016 - Mitchell Lewis - 0
2015 - N/A
2014 - Alec Waterman - 0
2013 - Kyle Hartigan (Rookie Promotion) - 66
2012 - Sam Gibson (Rookie Promotion) - 117
2011 - Jason Blake - 20
2010 - Paul Seedsman - 69
2009 - Shane Thorne - 0
2008 - Not Utilised
2007 - N/A
2006 - Paul O’Shea - 0
2005 - Not Utilised
2004 - Not Utilised
2003 - Andrew Raines - 129
2002 - Not Utilised
2001 - Jared Poulton - 54
2000 - Not Utilised
1999 - Not Utilised
1998 - Rupert Betheras - 85
1997 - Not Utilised
1996 - Greg Dempsey - 0
1995 - Steven Pitt - 18
1994 - Todd McHardy - 5
1993 - Not Utilised
1992 - Hugh Reimers - 0
1991 - Matthew Rendell - 13
1990 - Robert Bowden - 0
1989 - Shayne Ward - 0
1988 - David Preston - 0
1987 - N/A
1986 - N/A
