William Sierakowski Biography

William Sierakowski makes his AFL debut for North Melbourne at Blundstone Arena with 11 disposals (5 kicks and 6 handballs), a mark and 3 tackles in a 10-point win over Port Adelaide.

North Melbourne has completed a trade with Hawthorn but it's not the deal everyone was expecting.

"He runs well out of defence and through the middle of the ground and his skill level, especially by foot, is terrific," North Melbourne list manager Cameron Joyce said.

"He's also strong overhead. We are confident Will has the ability to play senior football in 2012 if an opportunity presents and his sharp improvement continues."

Premiership backmen Grant Birchall, Stephen Gilham and Xavier Ellis are a chance to play for Hawthorn against Essendon.

"We are slowly getting some guys back," Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson said.

"We just need to make a decision post-training today whether we bring them back through Box Hill or whether we play them in the seniors straight up."