North Melbourne national talent scout Scott Clayton has officially departed the club.

An experienced list and recruiting manager, Clayton joined North Melbourne in December 2019, after roles with a number of clubs including the Brisbane Lions, Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast Suns and West Coast Eagles.

Clayton departs after five-and-a-half years.

“Over five AFL national drafts, Scott’s wealth of knowledge and experience teamed with his dedication to his recruiting craft has been an asset to our team,” North Melbourne’s head of football talent Brady Rawlings said.

“We thank Scott for his service to North Melbourne and wish him well in his pursuit of new opportunities within the industry.”