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Zane Duursma traded from North Melbourne to Melbourne
Zane Duursma has been traded from North Melbourne to Melbourne, also known as the Demons.
The 21-year-old forward had asked to join Melbourne.
North Melbourne receives draft picks 33 and 49 in the deal.
Melbourne receives Duursma and pick 52.
Duursma was selected fourth in the 2023 draft after playing for Gippsland Power.
He kicked 28 goals in 38 games for North Melbourne, including 15 appearances in 2026.
He did not play after round 16 that season, having struggled to secure a regular place in the team.
He remains highly regarded, and the trade moves him to a new club.
Zane Duursma has been traded from North Melbourne to Melbourne after the clubs agreed to a deal on Tuesday.
North Melbourne received picks 33 and 49, while Melbourne received Duursma and pick 52.
Duursma had wanted to join Melbourne.
The 21-year-old kicked 28 goals in 38 games for North Melbourne.
He played 15 games in 2026 and did not play after round 16.
- Who
- Zane Duursma, North Melbourne and Melbourne.
- What
- Duursma was traded to Melbourne. North Melbourne received picks 33 and 49, and Melbourne received Duursma and pick 52.
- When
- Tuesday; the article was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Between North Melbourne and Melbourne.
- Why
- Duursma wanted to join Melbourne. The sources do not state the clubs' reasons for agreeing to the deal.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
North Melbourne selected Duursma with the fourth pick.
Duursma played 15 games and did not play again after round 16.
North Melbourne and Melbourne agreed to trade Duursma.
- Draft selection
- Fourth pick in the 2023 draft
- North Melbourne record
- 28 goals in 38 games
- 2026 appearances
- 15 games
- Trade to Melbourne
- North Melbourne received picks 33 and 49
- Melbourne's return
- Duursma and pick 52
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Zane Duursma deal is DONE. Pick 33 and 49 for Duursma and 52. @traderadio @AFLcomau
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