Second round pick Charlie Lazzaro, No. 1 rookie Blake Drury delisted from North Melbourne Kangaroos

North Melbourne have delisted former second-round pick Charlie Lazzaro and rookie draft pick Blake Drury.

Lazzaro was the 36th overall pick in the 2020 National Draft and was North’s third overall pick that year behind Will Phillips (No. 3 overall) and Tom Powell (No. 13).

WHO CALLED THAT THIS IS GOING AWAY Retirement in 2024 and delisting

He made his debut as a substitute in the first round of his debut season, but played just 39 games for the club over four years, nine of which came as a substitute.

The 22-year-old has played nine AFL games this year.

Drury was selected first overall in the 2022 Rookie Draft and has made 10 senior appearances in his two years at the club, including six this year.

Couple joins Curtis Taylor, Bigoa Nyuon, Tyler Sellers And Hamish Free Roos dropped them from the list this year, while Liam Shiels And Hugh Greenwood retired.

“We thank Charlie and Blake for the dedication and effort they have shown during their time in North Melbourne,” North football coach Todd Viney said.

“These decisions are never easy and we wish both men the best in their future endeavors.”