Small forward Bobby Hill is headed to Victoria after the GIANTS agreed to a trade with Collingwood that will net the GIANTS a second-round draft pick.
The GIANTS received Collingwood’s future second-round pick and pick 43 in exchange for the 22-year-old and pick 40 as the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period got underway on Monday.
Hill played 41 games over his four seasons at the GIANTS after being selected at pick 24 in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft.
He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in May and made his return to the field for the final round of the VFL season in late August.
GIANTS General Manager of Football, Jason McCartney, said:
“Across this season we’ve worked closely with Bobby to ensure he was supported and comfortable as he faced some significant health challenges.
“Following the season, he again expressed a desire to relocate to Melbourne.
“We’re pleased to add to our 2023 draft hand with a second-round pick and wish Bobby and his family all the best for the future.”
The AFL Trade Period runs until 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 12.
The GIANTS have improved their draft position to currently hold picks 3, 12, 19, 21, 43 and 59 at the NAB AFL Draft in late November.
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