North MelbourneĀ coach Brad Scott believes Brent Harvey can play on next season, but stands by the decision to cut the games record holder.
Speaking on Channel SevenĀ on Monday night, Scott admitted the timing of the announcement surrounding the decision to axe four of the clubs veterans was wrong.
āWe were very disappointed that it was messaged the way it was but in terms of the players themselves, āBoomerā in particular, he doesnāt feel disrespected in any way, shape or form,ā Scott said.
āIf I had my time again, I still wouldāve told him because I gave him that commitment that Iād tell him, but I probably wouldāve said, āMate, itās not the time now to announce it ā¦ You know so youāve got some clarity around the situation but for the clubās sake, we need to announce this post-seasonā.
āNo doubt the messaging to the members didnāt go as we wouldāve liked but in terms of the relationship with the players involved and the honesty and integrity that was shown, I have absolutely no issue with that.ā
Scott also said Harvey could play on in 2017, however, maintainsĀ it was the right decision for the club to delist the 28-year-old.
āI think heās playing well to play on. Heās said that a number of times and a number of people have said that,ā Scott said.
āBut the deciding factor was where the team was at and where North Melbourne needs to go.ā
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