ESSENDON has secured speedster Nick Hind from St Kilda two years after he was plucked from the Bombers' VFL team.
The 26-year-old played 21 games for the Saints in two seasons after being recruited with pick No.54 in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft.
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A gun VFL half-back, he made his mark at the Saints as a small forward but was facing a significant challenge to earn selection in 2021.
St Kilda traded Hind and pick No.77 (at the time of trade) to Essendon for picks 67 and 74.
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The Saints secured Jack Higgins from Richmond on Thursday, with the former Tiger brought in as a forward who can rotate through the midfield if needed.
Former Tiger Dan Butler has also cemented his spot in the Saints' forward line, while Jack Lonie is likely to sign a one-year deal after failing to secure a two-year contract elsewhere.
At Essendon, Hind shapes as a speedy forward-line replacement for departing Bomber Orazio Fantasia.
The Bombers have also lost quick pair Adam Saad and Conor McKenna, meaning Hind could be used at half-back if needed.
Out of contract with the Saints, he kicked six goals in 10 games in 2020 but was dropped on the eve of the finals.
