Alex Morgan Biography

After nine days away training at the US Ski team facilities and hiking in Park City, delisted Alex Morgan is training with North Melbourne in the hopes of being re-drafted as a rookie.

"There's no guarantees, it's fair to say (I'm) in limbo at the moment," Morgan said.

"He's just said, it's a three-week period to train and it allows you to focus on a couple of key areas.

"I'm just backing my run and carry and things that make me a good player. I've had good feedback so far, so I'm looking to focus on the next two weeks."

Alex Morgan is delisted by North Melbourne after just two games.

"Alex made a real fist of his time at North but unfortunately some recent acquisitions have meant more changes were needed to our list," North football manager Cameron Joyce said.

"We really hope Alex finds his way on to a list in the coming months because he is a terrific person and a player with a lot of talent."

Alex Morgan makes his AFL debut for North Melbourne at Docklands Stadium with 18 disposals (8 kicks and 10 handballs), 9 marks and 2 tackles in a 6-point loss to Sydney.

North Melbourne recruit Alex Morgan says his wish for more senior opportunities and the chance to develop with a young group are what lured him from Essendon.

"It's a pretty young club, so coming here was the right fit given where I was at with my football," Morgan said.

"You have to work for your opportunity, but I feel like it's a young team that can really grow together.

"I think with North, that is what I'm going to get if I put in the work, so I'm excited by the prospect."

Untried defender Alex Morgan looks set to join North Melbourne as a delisted free agent after rejecting a one-year contract from Essendon.

The Bombers officially delisted the defender ahead of the final list lodgment.

Hamstring issues restricted the 21-year-old speedster to nine VFL games last year and delayed his start to 2017, although he rebounded to play 17 times at state league level.

"We respect his decision, wish him all the best for the future and thank him for his time at the Bombers," Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro said.

Alex Morgan hopes his hamstring concerns are in the past as he aims to make his AFL debut in 2017.

The Bombers managed Morgan carefully through the 2016 season as he recovered from a hamstring complaint that had bothered him since he was playing for the Oakleigh Chargers.

"It was pretty frustrating, but hopefully that’s all behind me now," Morgan said.

"The hamstring and the body is feeling good so hopefully I can have a good pre-season and take it into the (pre-season games)."

Essendon select Alex Morgan with pick No.29 in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft.

"He's blessed with speed, has got a great leap, reads the play really well and he's a great kick. He was a 19-year-old for us this year. I think there is still a fair scope for improvement, which is exciting," Oakleigh Chargers Talent manager Craig Notman said.