The Jason Horne-Francis trade saga has shaken up the off-season's trajectory, with the top pick now in play to make his way back to South Australia in a move to Port Adelaide.
The talented teenager was known to be unsettled, but even a confirmed request to Alberton wasn't foreseen, at least in 2022 anyway.
The situation has left both the Roos and North to begin negotiations in what is sure to shape as one of the biggest deals in the AFL's history, with multiple first-round selections from Port Adelaide seen as the start to intense talks.
But if the Kangaroos were set to seek personnel as part of the discussions, who could be raised as part of these talks?
We take a look at five players North Melbourne might target in their trade talks for Jason Horne-Francis.
3. Mitch Georgiades
If Marshall is off the table, Georgiades would be the next name raised by the Roos.
The young Power forward found his place in the Port Adelaide selection queue stunted this season due to the rise of Marshall's form and the arrival of Jeremy Finlayson from GWS.
Georgiades was still able to feature in 19 matches this year, however booted just the 23 majors - nine less than his 2021 tally.
The situation hasn't left Georgaides considering his options, but it has spiked interest from clubs like West Coast. Yes, the Eagles have the 'go home' lure, but it's certainly not out of the question for Georgiades to consider a move east over west, especially if the Roos can table a significant enough offer to the 21-year-old.
With his contract expiring at the end of next year, the Power may be open to parting ways with Georgiades this year as opposed to entering the unknown in 2023.
