Drafted by GWS as an inside-midfielder, Aiden Bonar found opportunities at senior level hard to come by at the Giants, eventually leaving for Arden Street via trade after two seasons at the club.
Injuries limited his ability to get on the park in 2020, playing just six games for the campaign at his new club.
A move to the back line saw the potential of a new career path open up for Bonar, with the former No.11 draft pick’s athleticism and courage translating well to completing run-with roles against the opposition’s most dangerous forwards.
North Melbourne debut: Round 3, 2020
2022: It was a bumpy campaign for the former Giant in his third season at Arden Street. Mostly hampered by hamstring complaints, the versatile Bonar struggled to get a decent run of action in the senior side.
When in the team, Bonar was usually matched up on a taller forward but managed to regularly display his powerful athleticism in aerial battles and at ground level.
During his 10-game season, Bonar played a crucial role in the Round 18 win over the Tigers collecting 14 disposals and three marks.
At just 23 years of age with the ability to shut down all variations of dangerous forwards, Bonar's potential is sky-high, and now with more competition for spots in the starting team, a rise in output may be impending.
