Melbourne Demons Release Five Players Including Kalani White

The Melbourne Demons have announced the release of five players, including Kalani White, who is the son of club legend Jeff White. White, a product of Gold Coast's Academy, was on the rookie list but will have the opportunity to trial for a position during the Supplemental Selection Period.

Alongside White, the club has also let go of Riley Onley, Andy Moniz-Wakefield, Aidan Johnson, and Jack Henderson. Onley and Henderson, both from Werribee, played a combined total of 11 games over two seasons, while Moniz-Wakefield participated in eight senior matches across five seasons after being selected as a Category B rookie.

Tim Lamb, Melbourne's list manager, expressed gratitude towards the players for their commitment and professionalism during their time with the club. He acknowledged the difficulty of such decisions and wished them well in their future football endeavors. Currently, Ricky Mentha, Shane McAdam, and Bailey Laurie remain as the out-of-contract players for Melbourne as the trade period approaches.