Recommitted George Wardlaw [OOC 2026] - name was floated for a move in 2025, stayed

[bzparkes]

Unlike his draft buddy on Sheezel, this bloke's yet to commit long term to North and is out of contract next year.

A rumour going around that he's set to ask for a trade at the end of this year(rumour on North board, take with a grain of salt).

Taking his injury history into account, what's this bloke worth and which teams would realistically be in the hunt, should he choose to request a trade?

I could see Essendon having a crack, as well as Hawthorn.

 

[TheUnicorn]

Shown a fair bit, but his injury history is concerning.

 

[bzparkes]

Shown a fair bit, but his injury history is concerning.

That's the concern, isn't it?

His best is elite but his hammies are worrisome and it's not like it's been an issue since he stepped up to AFL, he had a couple of them in his draft year.

North absolutely need to keep him but results like yesterday won't help.

 

[voorhees]

Unlike his draft buddy on Sheezel, this bloke's yet to commit long term to North and is out of contract next year.

A rumour going around that he's set to ask for a trade at the end of this year(rumour on North board, take with a grain of salt).

Taking his injury history into account, what's this bloke worth and which teams would realistically be in the hunt, should he choose to request a trade?

I could see Essendon having a crack, as well as Hawthorn.

Guess it's how big a contract North is prepared to put down.
Could end up being a dangerous landmine.
Ess would be in the hunt

 

[bzparkes]

Guess it's how big a contract North is prepared to put down.
Could end up being a dangerous landmine.
Ess would be in the hunt

Was a Bombers fan growing up, I think.

 

[TheUnicorn]

We’d wanna move along a few of our mids if we were to bring in Wardlaw, there’s already quite the logjam

 

[Gumby2Hurley]

Would look good in a lot of VIC colours. Will become North's best player.

 

[Dan87]

I like him

Strings some games together I'd hand over a top 10 pick

 

[THE_GUN]

I like him

Strings some games together I'd hand over a top 10 pick

I would be happy to give Norf their 1st pick back for George

 

[Rich01]

I would be happy to give Norf their 1st pick back for George

Love his intent and attack on the footy.
Iffy disposal as well which you have to live with.

The north pick we have is likely 3-5 in the open draft. If he had no injury concerns I’d be ok with it but his hammy history worries me.

 

[weltschmerz]

Would love him at the Dogs. Libba won't last forever.

 

[all seeing eye]

Going to be a star.

 

[ReturningHawk]

Going to be a star.

Agreed. Attack at the contest is ferocious.

 

[jackag24]

Welcome to PAFC young fella, the home for disenfranchised ex north Melbourne players

 

[THE_GUN]

When is he out of contract

Could we offer Noth's 1st rounder back

 

[sexyhunk]

When is he out of contract

Could we offer Noth's 1st rounder back

2026, so end of next season.

same draft as sheezel but they prioritize sheezel signature before.

 

[Vindicater]

If he can stay on the park for an extended time he will help tu n them around.