He played for Carlton's , the Northern Bullants, for the remainder of the season, rotating through the ruck and forward line to kick fifteen goals. He was expected to take the top ruck position at Carlton in 2007 but failed to play a senior game. McLaren was delisted from the Carlton playing list on Thursday, 6 September 2007.
McLaren played for Carlton's , the Northern Bullants, for the remainder of the season, switching between the ruck and forward lines to score fifteen goals. He was anticipated to be the top ruck player at Carlton in 2007 but failed to participate in a senior game. McLaren was removed from the Carlton playing list on Thursday, 6 September 2007.