North Melbourne has been rocked by a triple walkout in their recruiting department, reports SEN’s Sam Edmund.
Mark Finnigan (National Recruiting Manager), Glenn Luff (Head of Player Personnel) and Ben Birthisel (National Recruiting Officer) have all resigned from the Kangaroos and feel deeply dissatisfied and disenchanted over the management at the club.
It continues North’s turbulent year following reports of friction between coach David Noble and the playing group as well as No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis putting off contract talks.
North Melbourne have just been hit by a triple walkout in their recruiting department. I understand Mark Finnigan, Glenn Luff and Ben Birthisel all handed in their resignations today - frustrated at the club over its management.
— Sam Edmund (@Sammy__Edmund) May 24, 2022
North Melbourne’s list has undergone significant turnover over the past two years.
The Roos confirmed Finnigan and Luff’s departures via a club statement.
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“Mark and Glenn have both been valued contributors to the North Melbourne Football Club and we wish them the very best in their future endeavours,” GM of Football Talent Brady Rawlings said.
“Mark and Glenn have worked passionately and tirelessly for the club, and we thank them for their work.
“The team’s planning and preparation around the mid-season draft has been very thorough and will hold us in good stead as we look towards next week.
“We will begin the process of replacing the now vacant roles in our recruiting and list management team over the coming months.”