Ben McKay has informed North Melbourne that he would like to explore his free agency options. 

North Melbourne list manager Brady Rawlings said the club would now consider its next move. 

"We understand that free agency is part of football,” Rawlings said.

"Given Ben is a restricted free agent, we have the option to match any contract that’s on offer to him.

"The official start of the free agency period is still a couple of weeks away so we’ve got time to assess our options and make a decision in the best interests of the North Melbourne Football Club."