ROBERT HANSEN JR

DRAFTED: Pick 2, 2023 AFL Mid-Season rookie draft

Age: 21

Height: 182cm

Games Played: 9

Goals: 4

Robert Hansen Jr. began his football career with Subiaco in the WAFL, where his standout performances garnered the attention of AFL recruiters. As a result, North Melbourne selected him with the second pick in the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft. Hansen made his AFL debut in Round 20 of the 2023 season against West Coast, marking a significant milestone in his career. He scored his first AFL goal against Carlton, and in his next appearance in Round 23 against the Western Bulldogs, he added two more goals to his tally.

A highly skilled small forward with a precise left foot, Hansen is known for his creativity and impact in the forward 50. His agility, coupled with his ability to link up play and run on the flanks, has demonstrated his potential to become a key contributor to North Melbourne’s forward structure.