Phoenix Spicer delisted by North Melbourne

Jackson Clark
Jackson Clark Published September 28, 2023 at 4.30pm (AWST)

Phoenix Spicer is among four players who were not offered a new contract by North Melbourne for the 2024 season.

Spicer has played 12 games across his three seasons on the Kangaroos list, including six in 2023.

The 21-year-old was originally born in Gove, then moved to Adelaide for the first couple of years of his life before returning to Numbulwar.

As an eight-year-old, he moved to Darwin for two years before relocating to Adelaide to live with his grandfather.

He was originally picked up by North Melbourne with selection 42 in the 2020 AFL Draft after producing impressive form for South Adelaide's U18s team.

Despite suffering injuries throughout his draft year, Spicer recorded the fastest time out of any participant for the agility test at the SANFL 2019 U18s pre-season testing.

Phoenix Spicer at North Melbourne training. (Image: North Melbourne FC)

The Numbulwar man made his AFL debut against Adelaide in Round 23 of the 2021 season, recording seven disposals.

The small forward is described by the Kangaroos' website as "an exciting player who absolutely oozes class and x-factor … with the talent to burn opponents and generate moments of magic".

Teammates Lachie Young, Flynn Perez and Jacob Edwards were also delisted by the club.

Kangaroos' General Manager of Football Todd Viney thanked the players for their efforts in a statement released on the club's official website.

"We thank Lachie, Flynn, Phoenix and Jacob for all their efforts and their dedication to our program during their respective time at North Melbourne," Viney 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."

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