Aaron Black set to leave North Melbourne to resurrect his stalled AFL career

FORGOTTEN North Melbourne forward Aaron Black will try and resurrect his stalled AFL career during October’s trade period.

Aaron Black and Ben Brown at North Melbourne training. Picture: Colleen Petch

FORGOTTEN North Melbourne forward Aaron Black will try and resurrect his stalled AFL career during the trade period.

The contracted 25-year-old has played just three games — none this year — in the past two seasons after falling behind emerging forwards Ben Brown, Mason Wood and Majak Daw.

The arrival of Jarrad Waite as a free agent last year all but stamped the 50-gamer’s exit papers.

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Black’s manager Jason Dover, of Stride Sports Management, told the Herald Sun the forward was “happy to go anywhere to play footy”.

“We’re in continual conversation with North … and come the trade period we’ll explore what opportunities are out there for Aaron in a trade that might benefit both the club and Aaron,” Dover said.

Aaron Black has fallen down the pecking order at North Melbourne. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

“It’s not all about returning home.”

Black showed glimpses of his best in the VFL early in the year before an ankle injury derailed his campaign.

The 192cm forward will remain at North Melbourne if a suitor — willing to take the plunge and pay his salary for next year — cannot be found.

Black rejected a tempting offer from Fremantle after his breakout 33-goal 2013 season.

He kicked 26 goals in 25 games the following year before losing his spot in the team.