North Melbourne has today informed Lachie Young, Flynn Perez, Phoenix Spicer and Jacob Edwards they will not be offered contracts for 2024.

Young played eight games across two seasons for the Western Bulldogs before landing at Arden Street during the 2020 AFL Trade Period. He featured 39 times in the royal blue and white, including every game bar two during the 2022 season. 

Perez recovered from an ACL injury in his draft year in 2019 to make his AFL debut in Round 16, 2020, playing the final three games of the season. A second ACL injury saw him inactive throughout 2021, but he bounced back to play 16 senior games in 2022 and another five this season. 

Spicer made his AFL debut in Round 23, 2021 in his home state of South Australia after being drafted with a third-round selection in 2020. He went on to play a further 11 games, including a string of six in 2023. 

Edwards arrived at Arden Street via the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft and leaves without playing at the highest level. 

North Melbourne’s general manager of football Todd Viney thanked the four players for their contributions to the club. 

“We thank Lachie, Flynn, Phoenix and Jacob for all their efforts and their dedication to our program during their respective time at North Melbourne,” he said. 

“It is always a tough time of year having to make these kinds of decisions around our list, and we wish all four men the best for their future endeavours.”