North Melbourne eyes Essendon's Tsatas in free agency
Former No. 5 pick Tsatas, 21, played just 21 AFL games over four seasons at Essendon before being delisted this month.
Tsatas was drafted as the No. 5 pick but has struggled to establish himself. The 21-year-old played 21 AFL games over four seasons at Essendon, including six appearances this year, and averaged 33 disposals from 14 VFL games.
Essendon delisted him at the end of the season. North Melbourne has emerged as the leading contender to sign Tsatas when the delisted free agency period opens next month.
The Kangaroos are on the hunt for greater depth with their tall stocks. Tsatas can improve his development under a new club after disappointing returns on his high draft investment.
- No. 5 pick
- Draft position
- 21 across four seasons
- AFL games at Essendon
- 21 years old
- Age
- 33 disposals from 14 games
- VFL average
Why it mattersA top-five draft pick getting a second chance shows how struggling young talent can rebuild careers, and reveals what clubs value in the off-season market.
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