North Melbourne Kangaroos sack swinger Toby Pink but remain rookie’s lifeline

NORTH Melbourne has committed to making Toby Pink a new signing after delisting him on Thursday.

The 26-year-old arrived at Arden Street as a delisted free agent in October last year after being given a second chance in the AFL following a dominant season for Glenelg in the SANFL.

Pink made his debut against Greater Western Sydney in the first round, seven years after being selected by Sydney, where he spent three seasons on the rookie list without playing a single senior game.

The versatile key position player made 15 senior appearances in his first season at Arden Street.

Pink originally joined the Kangaroos on a one-year deal, but the Roos will re-select the South Australian in November’s Telstra AFL Rookie Draft.

North Melbourne football talent manager Brady Rawlings said the decision to drop Pink from the main list would give the Roos more options in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.

“This will give us the opportunity to attract 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 determined to make him a rookie.

“We thank Toby for his dedication in agreeing to this move to assist the club in delivering our list strategy.”

The 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft will take place on Friday 22 November.