Newly-appointed North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is well underway with his recruitment process at Arden Street, with a trio of names having already been approached by the champion coach.

Clarkson's tenure with the Kangaroos will officially begin on November 1, however the former Hawthorn mentor will still play a key role in the club's off-season planning across the sign and trade periods next month.

The 54-year-old will be a large lure for players considering their futures and mulling potential moves to Arden Street, with the Roos looking to add to an exciting young list that is yet to get off the ground.

With the club's 2022 campaign done and dusted, and with Clarkson officially at the helm, the Roos have begun targeting rival players as required assets for next season.

According toย The Age,ย St Kilda pair Ben Long and Brad Hill have been approached by Clarkson about a potential switch to the blue and white, along with off-contract Eagles forward Junior Rioli.

Both Rioli and Long are yet to recommit to their respective clubs beyond this year, with the former also understood to have garnered interest from Port Adelaide.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Willie Rioli of the Eagles celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 22 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Long was linked to Essendon at the end of last season, while Melbourne have also been named as keen suitors in the past.

But the Roos, and namely Clarkson, have sounded out the 25-year-old, who has battled to find his best role under Brett Ratten in recent years.

A more defensive role against the Swans in Round 23 saw Long enjoy what was arguably the best game of his career, collecting 27 disposals, 8 rebound 50s, 17 marks and 11 contested possessions in the loss.

Long isn't the only Saint reportedly on Clarkson's radar, with former Hawk and Docker Brad Hill tied to a potential reunion with his former senior coach.

Hill began his AFL career under Clarkson in 2012 and would play a role in the club's three successive flags between 2013-2015.

BRADLEY HILL
Midfielder
St Kilda
2022 SEASON AVG
21
Disposals
2.4
Inside50s
4.8
Marks

While contracted to St Kilda for a further two years, Hill has been reported to be weighing up his future at Moorabbin, with a move to North Melbourne potentially on the cards.

As far as draft selections the Roos' trade assets aren't strong, holding just Picks 55, 66 and 73 along with their prized Pick 1.