The 23-year-old arrives at the brown and gold in exchange for Hawthorn's future third-round selection (2027), which is tied to Port Adelaide. 

After being selected with Pick 22 in the 2021 National Draft, the 190cm Sunbury product went on to play 18 games for North Melbourne.

Despite being impacted by several injury setbacks during his five seasons with the Kangaroos, Goater impressed as an athletic rebounding defender with damaging ball use.

“We are pleased to welcome Josh to the Hawks, he’s a talented addition to our club.

“At just 23, Josh has shown exciting flashes of his damaging traits as a versatile rebounding defender, and we believe he can only get better.

“With greater continuity and learning from the many experienced defenders on our list, we are optimistic about what Josh can produce for the brown and gold in 2027 and beyond."