Atley among discarded Roos

SHAUN Atley’s 11-year AFL career may be over, with the veteran speedster among North Melbourne’s final four delistings this year.

The Kangaroos chose not to offer a new contract to Atley, along with Trent Dumont – who finished top five in the club’s best and fairest in 2018-19 – Tom Campbell and Charlie Ham.

Atley, 29, played 234 games across 11 seasons after being the No.17 pick in the 2010 draft, but the writing was on the wall when he was dropped for rounds 21 and 22.

North Melbourne general manager of football talent Brady Rawlings hailed Atley’s commitment and popularity at the club.

“He would always put team success above his own ambitions, even though he’s been a great player for us in his own right,” Rawlings said. “Although he played his best footy as a defender; we’ve used Shaun all over the park.”

Dumont played the last 14 matches of the year after a calf injury delayed his season start.

The 26-year-old midfielder, who has played 113 matches, has interest among rival clubs and is considered a good chance of being in the AFL next year.