North Melbourne has informed Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker that they will not be offered contracts for the 2023 season.
Anderson joined North Melbourne ahead of the 2016 campaign after three seasons at Hawthorn. The 28-year-old enjoyed an outstanding 2020, finishing third in the Syd Barker Medal that year. Anderson has played 99 AFL games, including 89 games for North Melbourne over seven seasons.
Bosenavulagi arrived at the club ahead of the 2021 season after two years and three AFL games with Collingwood. The 22-year-old played 17 games for North Melbourne including nine this season.
Initially a rookie draft selection by North Melbourne, Turner made his debut for the club in round 20, 2014. A utility player, Turner slotted into a number of roles across his eight seasons, 118 games and 59 goals in the royal blue and white.
Turner’s team-first values were recognised last year when he was awarded the 2021 Harold Henderson Best Clubman Award. Turner has been a member of the player leadership group for the past two seasons.
Walker was originally selected by Geelong in the 2011 rookie draft and played 33 games for Geelong before four seasons and 52 games at Brisbane.
Walker joined North Melbourne as a delisted free agent ahead of the 2020 season and has played a key role in defence over his three seasons with the club. Walker played 54 games for North Melbourne, taking his AFL games tally to 139 over 11 seasons.
“List management decisions are never easy, but they must be made in the best interests of our club,” North Melbourne’s list and recruiting manager Brady Rawlings said.
“We require four primary list spots for the upcoming AFL national draft which means we have had to make some difficult decisions.
“In saying that, given the strength of character of the players delisted, there is potential for one or two of these guys to be considered for a spot on our rookie list in 2023.
“Jed, Atu, Kayne and Josh all made significant contributions to our football club over a number of years. We wish them well for the future, they will always be welcome at North Melbourne.”
