NORTH Melbourne have committed to re-signing Toby Pink as a rookie after delisting him on Thursday.

The 26-year-old arrived at Arden Street as a delisted free agent last October after being given a second chance in the AFL, following a dominant season for Glenelg in the SANFL.

Pink made his debut against Greater Western Sydney in round one, seven years after being drafted by Sydney, where he spent three seasons on the rookie list without playing a senior match.

The versatile key position player made 15 senior appearances in his first season at Arden Street.

Pink initially joined the Kangaroos on a one-year deal, but the Roos will re-select the South Australian via November’s Telstra AFL Rookie Draft.

North Melbourne football talent manager Brady Rawlings said the decision to remove Pink from the primary list would give the Roos more options in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.

“This will give us the flexibility to recruit more young talent in the upcoming national draft,” Rawlings said.

“Toby has worked hard to get a second chance in the AFL, and we are committed to bringing him back as a rookie.

“We thank Toby for selflessly accepting this decision to help the club with our roster strategy.”

The 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft will take place on Friday 22 November.