Players Who Played for North Melbourne and West Coast
11 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and West Coast since 1990, led by Jack Darling (44 games for North Melbourne, 298 for West Coast). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
11 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and West Coast since 1990, led by Jack Darling (44 games for North Melbourne, 298 for West Coast).
- 1.Jack Darling342 games
- North Melbourne 44 · 2025–2026
- West Coast 298 · 2011–2024
- 2.Drew Petrie332 games
- North Melbourne 316 · 2001–2016
- West Coast 16 · 2017
- 3.Dani Laidley120 games
- North Melbourne 99 · 1993–1997
- West Coast 21 · 1990, 1992
- 4.Kasey Green93 games
- North Melbourne 39 · 2006–2007
- West Coast 54 · 2000–2005
- 5.Aaron Edwards94 games
- North Melbourne 78 · 2007–2012
- West Coast 4 · 2005
- Richmond 12 · 2013–2014
- 6.Ben McKinley48 games
- North Melbourne 2 · 2011
- West Coast 46 · 2007–2010
- 7.Trent Nichols89 games
- North Melbourne 33 · 1994–1996
- West Coast 4 · 1992
- Richmond 52 · 1990–1991, 1997–1998
- 8.Mark Hepburn41 games
- North Melbourne 21 · 1990
- West Coast 13 · 1991–1992
- Sydney 7 · 1994
- 9.Declan Mountford14 games
- North Melbourne 12 · 2017
- West Coast 2 · 2022
- 10.Chad Jones13 games
- North Melbourne 6 · 2004, 2006
- West Coast 7 · 2007–2008
- 11.Daniel McConnell6 games
- North Melbourne 4 · 2006
- West Coast 2 · 2005
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 11 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and West Coast since 1990, led by Jack Darling (44 games for North Melbourne, 298 for West Coast).
- Four went from North Melbourne to West Coast, and seven the other way.
- Three of the 11 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Jack Darling, in 2026.
- That ranks 55 of the 171 club pairings by shared players since 1990.
Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026
Every player who played for both
| Player | North Melbourne | West Coast | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Darling | 44 (2025–2026) | 298 (2011–2024) | – | 342 |
| Drew Petrie | 316 (2001–2016) | 16 (2017) | – | 332 |
| Dani Laidley† | 99 (1993–1997) | 21 (1990, 1992) | – | 120 |
| Kasey Green | 39 (2006–2007) | 54 (2000–2005) | – | 93 |
| Aaron Edwards | 78 (2007–2012) | 4 (2005) | Richmond 12 | 94 |
| Ben McKinley | 2 (2011) | 46 (2007–2010) | – | 48 |
| Trent Nichols† | 33 (1994–1996) | 4 (1992) | Richmond 52 | 89 |
| Mark Hepburn† | 21 (1990) | 13 (1991–1992) | Sydney 7 | 41 |
| Declan Mountford | 12 (2017) | 2 (2022) | – | 14 |
| Chad Jones | 6 (2004, 2006) | 7 (2007–2008) | – | 13 |
| Daniel McConnell | 4 (2006) | 2 (2005) | – | 6 |
† Career began before 1990: earlier games are not counted.
Quick answers
- 11 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and West Coast since 1990, led by Jack Darling (44 games for North Melbourne, 298 for West Coast). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Drew Petrie played the most games for North Melbourne: 316. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Jack Darling played the most games for West Coast: 298. See the list→
- Four of them played for North Melbourne first and seven played for West Coast first. See the list→
- Three of the 11 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 307 players have played senior AFL for North Melbourne since 1990, and 167 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 291 players have played senior AFL for West Coast since 1990, and 132 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- North Melbourne shares the most players with Collingwood: 15. See them→
- West Coast shares the most players with Richmond: 15. See them→
- Did Jack Darling play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 44 games for North Melbourne (2025–2026) and 298 for West Coast (2011–2024). See the list→
- Did Drew Petrie play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 316 games for North Melbourne (2001–2016) and 16 for West Coast (2017). See the list→
- Did Dani Laidley play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 99 games for North Melbourne (1993–1997) and 21 for West Coast (1990, 1992). See the list→
- Did Kasey Green play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 39 games for North Melbourne (2006–2007) and 54 for West Coast (2000–2005). See the list→
- Did Aaron Edwards play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 78 games for North Melbourne (2007–2012) and 4 for West Coast (2005). See the list→
- Did Ben McKinley play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 2 games for North Melbourne (2011) and 46 for West Coast (2007–2010). See the list→
- Did Trent Nichols play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 33 games for North Melbourne (1994–1996) and 4 for West Coast (1992). See the list→
- Did Mark Hepburn play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 21 games for North Melbourne (1990) and 13 for West Coast (1991–1992). See the list→
- Did Declan Mountford play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 12 games for North Melbourne (2017) and 2 for West Coast (2022). See the list→
- Did Chad Jones play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 6 games for North Melbourne (2004, 2006) and 7 for West Coast (2007–2008). See the list→
- Did Daniel McConnell play for North Melbourne and West Coast? Yes: 4 games for North Melbourne (2006) and 2 for West Coast (2005). See the list→
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Common questions
How many players have played for both North Melbourne and West Coast?
11 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and West Coast since 1990, led by Jack Darling (44 games for North Melbourne, 298 for West Coast).
What counts as playing for a club?
At least one senior AFL game for that club in 1990 or later. Games before 1990 are not counted, so a career that began in the 1980s shows only its games since 1990.
How up to date is it?
The data is as of 15 September 2026. Games and clubs are compiled from public records: AFL Tables season statistics and Wikipedia.
Sources
- Season player statistics, 1990 to 2026, from AFL Tables (afltables.com).
- Club and honour records from Wikipedia.
- Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.
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