North Melbourne has delisted Toby Pink, with the commitment to re-select the key position player via next month’s Telstra AFL Rookie Draft.

Pink joined North Melbourne as a delisted free agent last October, seven years after he was originally recruited by Sydney as a rookie in 2016. 

The 26-year-old spent three seasons on the Swans’ list before returning home to South Australia to play in the SANFL, where he helped lead Glenelg to a premiership in 2023 and made the competition’s Team of the Year.

He played 15 senior games during his first season at Arden Street in 2024, triggering a contract extension for next year. 

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North Melbourne head of football talent Brady Rawlings said the decision to move Pink off the primary list will give the Roos more options at the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.

“This will give us the flexibility to bring in more young talent through the upcoming national draft,” Rawlings said. 

“Toby has worked hard to earn a second chance in the AFL, and we are committed to re-drafting him as a rookie. 

“We thank Toby for selflessly agreeing to this move to assist the club with our list strategy.”

The 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft will be held on Friday, November 22.