“It was our full intention to re-draft Cam as a rookie with one of our four picks,” Scott told NMFC.com.au.
“Geelong chose to take Cam before we were able to take him with one of our Rookie picks. We’re really happy that Cam has got another opportunity, albeit it’s not with us.”
Scott says the communication lines have been well and truly open.
“Cam and I have had constant dialogue through this whole process. He was really excited to continue his career either with us or Geelong.”
Delaney has battled with a foot injury in recent times and it forced North to rethink its list strategy. It meant delisting Delaney before the AFL’s list lodgement deadline.
“Unfortunately due to his injury, we needed to free up a spot on the senior list so we could take our three picks in the National Draft. We did that (delisted him) with the full knowledge that there would be a risk of Cam going through the full process of the National and Rookie Drafts.
“He’s a terrific young man and we wish him all the best.”
As planned, North welcomed back Robbie Nahas and picked Max Warren back up.
