Lachlan Hansen

Drafted with North Melbourne’s first pick in 2006, Hansen immediately shouldered huge expectations touted as the club’s next centre half-back.

He made his debut in round one of 2007 but took time to develop and find his feet at the highest level.

His flexibility has given North’s coaches the option of playing him forward or back and his endurance allows the option of having him play further up the ground.

Hansen's strong pack marking is an asset for the Kangaroos.

Draft history: 2006 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (North Melbourne) No. 3 overall.

First game for North Melbourne: Round 1, 2007 v Collingwood. NMFC Cap: 933.

Player sponsors: Pamela and Kerry Hoobin / Les Gordon.