North Melbourne has re-signed Aidan Corr, Zac Banch, and Ollie Griffin, with the trio all putting pen to paper on a one-year contract extension.
The trio will remain at Arden Street for the 2027 season, with the club continuing to shape its playing list heading into next year as the Kangaroos look for a new chapter following the sacking of former coach Alastair Clarkson.
Corr's extension will take the veteran key defender into his seventh season with the club, after playing 16 games in 2026, averaging 12.2 disposals.
The 32-year-old arrived at the Kangaroos at the end of 2020 as a free agent after eight seasons with GWS.
The Roos' head of football talent, Brady Rawlings, highlighted how valuable Corr's leadership and experience are as key reasons behind the decision to lock in the veteran for North Melbourne's 2027 backline.
"Aidan has been a tremendous leader for our backline and wider playing group since he arrived at the club," Rawlings said.
"His defensive organisation, competitiveness and willingness to guide our younger key defenders are incredibly valuable."
Banch has also earned another year at Arden Street after joining the Kangaroos with Pick 2 in the 2025 mid-season draft.
The 23-year-old forward played eight games this season and has shown his ability to provide pressure inside 50. His debut season was highlighted by a Mark of the Year nomination, after he launched himself into a contest against St Kilda's Ryan Byrnes.
"Zac has shown great resilience and work ethic since coming in as a mid-season draftee. He brings fantastic energy to our forward half, applies great pressure and continues to develop his craft at the top level." Rawlings said.
Griffin has been handed a further year after being recruited in this year's Mid-Season Rookie Draft. The 19-year-old forward is described as a player who impresses with his strength and endurance, with the ability to impact the game at both ends of the ground.
"Ollie has settled into our environment really well since arriving mid-year. He's a fierce competitor with great flexibility, and we look forward to watching him take another step forward in his development over the next 12 months." Rawlings said.
