North Melbourne can confirm the club has mutually parted ways with coaches John Blakey and Gavin Brown who will both depart Arden St for new opportunities.
Blakey played 224 games for North Melbourne including the club’s 1996 and 1999 premierships.
His coaching career took him to Brisbane, then the Sydney Swans where he spent 14 seasons working under former teammate John Longmire.
A decorated assistant coach, Blakey returned to Arden St ahead of the 2021 season as a senior assistant coach, a role he has held for the past three seasons.
Brown departs after 10 seasons, having first joined North Melbourne in November 2013 as senior development coach.
Brown was promoted to head of development in late 2019, a role he has held across the past five seasons.
"After conversations with 'Blakes' and 'Browny', we have agreed to mutually part ways," North Melbourne’s general manager of football Todd Viney said.
"These decisions are never taken lightly, but the time is right for all parties to move forward in new directions.
"Blakes and Browny have been outstanding contributors to our club and they leave as highly respected individuals. We wish them well as they look to take on new opportunities within the industry."
