North Melbourne coach Rhyce Shaw has officially departed the club with immediate effect.
Last week the club announced the senior coach would step aside from his role for the time being to deal with personal issues, with the Kangaroos now confirming the Sydney champion will not be returning to the club.
Shaw took over the the post of North Melbourne last year as an interim coach following Brad Scott's departure, with Shaw eventually appointed as senior coach after an impressive turnaround in a short period.
Shaw thanks the club for his time spent with the Kangaroos.
“I'm immensely grateful to the North Melbourne Football Club for the opportunity it afforded me as senior coach, and want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the football department and club staff, as well as North's incredible members and supporters, who together, endured an extraordinarily challenging season," Shaw said.
“Your contribution, commitment and dedication to this club was enormous, and I am deeply grateful.
“To the players – I will forever cherish the relationships we built and the stories we shared, and I'm grateful for the courage and belief you demonstrated along the journey.
“I'd also like to extend my thanks to members of the AFL media for the care and respect they've shown during this time.
“Despite the challenges of the past year, my passion for football remains. The experiences I've had throughout my career developing young footballers to reach their potential has given me the greatest satisfaction and pride, and I hope to have the opportunity to contribute to this great game again in the future.
“For now, however, my focus is on taking time out, and I would ask that my privacy, and that of my family, continue to be respected at this time."