The North Melbourne Football Club wishes to release the following statement from GM football, Cameron Joyce:

Following ongoing discussions with the club, I will be stepping away at season’s end.

After more than 21 years involved in AFL football, and 11 years at North Melbourne, the time is right for change.

While this has been an incredibly difficult decision, it is the right one given the circumstances and I am looking forward to the next challenge.

North Melbourne gave me a wonderful opportunity initially as a recruiter, then list manager, football operations manager and now GM football; for that I will be forever grateful.

I wish the players, coaches and staff every success as the club forges a new path into the future.

North managing director & CEO Carl Dilena praised Joyce's professionalism and contribution to the club.

"Cam has been an outstanding North Melbourne person and has devoted much of his life to the club for more than a decade," Dilena said.

"His leadership and work ethic has been exceptional, and among other significant achievements, he helped build a list that took us to four finals campaigns including two preliminary finals.

"Since 2016 when he began as GM football, Cam has overseen significant growth in our football operations taking our club from one team to four, with the inclusion of a standalone VFL team, AFLW and VFLW side.

"Cam has agreed to stay on in his current role until the end of the season which is a great gesture and example of his character and selflessness.

"We wish Cam and his family the very best for whatever comes next, and we sincerely thank him for his tremendous service, commitment and dedication."