Hawks add defender Goater in North Melbourne trade
Josh Goater, who was coming out of contract at North Melbourne, has joined Hawthorn for a third-round draft pick.
Josh Goater has joined Hawthorn after North Melbourne released him, ending his time at the club where he was running out of contract. The 23-year-old defender arrives for a third-round draft pick tied to Port Adelaide.
Goater was the No.22 pick in the 2021 draft but has struggled with injuries, playing just 18 AFL games total and six this season. North Melbourne offered him a new deal, but he requested a move to the Hawks.
Hawthorn has been active all off-season, adding Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett and Gold Coast forward Ben King. The trade follows a busy week for North Melbourne, who signed Nick Blakey from Sydney on Tuesday and traded Zane Duursma to Melbourne.
- 23 years old
- Age
- No.22 pick in 2021
- Draft year
- 18 total, 6 this season
- AFL games played
- Third-round pick tied to Port Adelaide
- Trade cost
Why it mattersGoater adds defensive depth to Hawthorn's squad despite his injury history affecting his career so far.
AustraliaHawthorn's rapid recruitment signals plans to compete harder next season with a refocused list.
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