Roos poised to keep Hansen

Kangaroos forward Lachlan Hansen is expected to re-sign at the Roos. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun

NORTH Melbourne football manager Donald McDonald expects key forward Lachie Hansen to re-sign with the club.

But ruckman Hamish McIntosh looks destined for a move as negotiations with Geelong enter their final stages.

"Lachie's keen to stay which is great… It's just a case of finalising the negotiations and hopefully we will be in a position to announce something shortly," McDonald told the Kangaroos website.

"Negotiations are continuing (McIntosh) and we are meeting them (today)… these things take time, but something could happen sooner rather than later on this."

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McDonald confirmed McIntosh's departure could open the door for Majak Daw to make his senior debut after three years on the rookie list.

But he would not rule out going after Gold Coast ruckman Tom Hickey despite the 21-year-old requesting a trade to St Kilda.

McDonald said small forward Matthew Campbell has requested a trade while there has been a "little bit" of interest for fringe player Cruize Garlett who plans on leaving Arden St to return home to Western Australia.

Meanwhile, the futures of forwards Ben McKinley, Aaron Edwards and Ben Warren hang in the balance with the club shelving their contracts until after the trade period.

"A lot of deals are being held up until the compensation picks are announced on Friday," McDonald said.

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