Ed Vickers-Willis admits he will seek clarity on the reasons why he was delisted by North Melbourne.
The 24-year-old defender received the news last week after spending six years with the Kangaroos.
Vickers-Willis, who played 21 games in the royal blue and white, says he can understand the stance taken by a club set to undergo a rebuild but would love to know why the decision was made.
“There wasn’t a whole heap of clarity,” he told SEN’s Bob and Andy.
“It’s funny, you’re in the system for six years, you’re at the club for six years and it kind of all ends with a brief phone call.
“I guess that’s just the nature of COVID these days. Normally that would be done in person in a typical exit meeting, but for me it was a brief phone call with Brady Rawlings.
“In the coming days I’ll seek clarity for that.
“Right at the moment I’m really focused on looking at what else is out there. I know there is the draft and rookie draft coming up, that’s where my mind is at now.”
Vickers-Willis is unsure what the future holds in these uncertain times but is hopeful of landing a spot on another AFL list via next month’s various drafts.
“There’s whispers, but I think all the clubs are keeping their cards close to their chests. The rules are changing on everyone, every day,” he replied when asked if any club has shown interest.
“I imagine that many of the clubs will wait until the draft as opposed to delisted free agency so for me it will be more looking to those drafts and rookie drafts. I think that’s where the greater value is for clubs to try and snare players there.
“As I said, it’s such a dynamic industry at the moment. People are just sitting and waiting and seeing. I’m holding out hope for those drafts.”
Despite wanting to learn why his time at Arden Street came to an end, Vickers-Willis can understand why the Roos went down this path.
“I think you’ve got to be pragmatic and look at where North is and their list at the moment,” he said.
“I think I could definitely play a role there, but I’m at peace with where they’ve gone with it.
“I definitely think I can offer a lot to another AFL club.
“There is that frustration when you get the call from the club. You think I haven’t really had that run at it, but I know that with some good training and a bit of luck I can really get the best out of myself in AFL footy.”
Vickers-Willis now hopes to be taken in the National Draft, which takes place on December 9, or the Rookie and Pre-Season Drafts the following day.