North Melbourne targets delisted ruckman Samson Ryan for ruck depth

North Melbourne has expressed interest in former Richmond player Samson Ryan, who was recently delisted. The Roos are looking to strengthen their ruck stocks and see Ryan, a 205cm tall, as a viable backup option. Ryan played 31 games for Richmond and has connections at North Melbourne through key recruiting personnel. Other clubs including Carlton and St Kilda are also reportedly pursuing ruck options in the upcoming delisted free agency period, which begins in November.

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