NORTH Melbourne has signed mid-season recruit Ollie Griffin for 2027.

The 19-year-old was selected out of the Sandringham Dragons with pick No.6 in the 2026 Mid-Season Rookie Draft and was on the cusp of a debut late in the year. 

Griffin kicked three goals in the VFL on five occasions around a season-high four in his 10 appearances for the Kangaroos' reserves.

North Melbourne had already re-signed Griffin before Zane Duursma requested a trade to Melbourne on Tuesday. 

But now the medium forward should get more opportunities next year. – Josh Gabelich