North Melbourne has secured picks 17, 26, 28 and 47 in this year’s NAB AFL Draft, after trading midfielder Ryan Bastinac to Brisbane in a three-way trade.
As part of the deal, which also involved Collingwood, North will send picks 38 and 40, as well as a future third round pick to the Lions.
North GM Football Operations and List Management Cameron Joyce said he was pleased with the club’s position heading in to the NAB AFL Draft and season 2016.
“Receiving these picks is certainly a good deal for us, and further strengthens our position in this year’s draft,” Joyce said.
“In this trade period, we’ve been able to secure Jed Anderson, picks 17, 26, 28 and 47, which is a great position for the club to be in.”
Bastinac played 121 games in the royal blue and white, after being drafted with pick 21 in the 2009 National Draft.
Joyce thanked Bastinac for his professionalism during his time at Arden St.
“Ryan has been a tremendous clubman and great servant while at North Melbourne,” Joyce added.
“We’re aware of Ryan’s aspirations to play more senior footy on a regular basis and wish him all the very best in 2016 and beyond.”
Trade Summary
In: Pick 17 (via Brisbane), 26 (via Collingwood), 28 (via Collingwood), 47 (via Collingwood)
Out: Ryan Bastinac, 38, 40, 2016 third round (all to Brisbane)
Pick 34 & 53 (to Collingwood)
