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Essendon talks with Ridley; North Melbourne secures two player signings

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Essendon talks with Ridley; North Melbourne secures two player signings
Summary

Jordan Ridley met with Essendon coach Mark McVeigh amid North Melbourne's pursuit of him. Ridley, contracted until 2029, has undergone a medical with the Roos while training with Essendon. Meanwhile, North Melbourne signed Aidan Corr and Zac Banch to new contracts, extending their time with the club until 2027. Corr has been with North since 2020, while Banch joined as a rookie last year and made an impact in eight matches this season. The AFL is also finalizing a new Category B rookie spot for Indigenous players starting in 2027.

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  • •Ridley discusses future with Essendon's new coach.
  • •North Melbourne seeks to trade for Ridley and Nick Murray.
  • •Corr and Banch extend their contracts with North Melbourne.
  • •Butler’s suspension rules him out of the VFL Grand Final.
  • •AFL to finalize additional Category B rookie spot for clubs.
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