.North Melbourne forward as well as Increasing Star winner Jaidyn Stephenson has apparently relinquished the AFL, despite still being actually under contract.7 Updates Melbourne on Monday afternoon reported Stephenson, after cautious point to consider, had actually quit the game, citing he possessed "dropped the passion for the activity". The Kangaroos are anticipated to launch a declaration soon to confirm the news that Stephenson, 25, has walked away.Watch every game of the NAB AFL Female's Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Acquire your very first month for just $1. Minimal time offer.Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE BUYING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of charge as well as private help phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or explore gamblinghelponline.org.au.Taken by Collingwood with Pick 6 in the 2017 draft, Stephenson burst onto the AFL scene along with an impressive debut time, kicking 38 objectives from 26 activities-- including the Magpies' Grand Final reduction to West Shoreline-- to gain the 2018 Rising Star award.But Stephenson's 2019 was actually hindered when he was actually sensationally handed a 10-game restriction for positioning a series of bets on suits including the Magpies. He was actually also in the headings for an inebriated mountain bike happening that caused him being hospitalised.After befalling of favour at Collingwood, Stephenson was traded to North Melbourne after the 2020 time-- as part of the Magpies' wage dump procedure-- and participated in 4 times for the Roos. His ideal year came in 2023 where he booted 26 targets coming from 21 matches.MORE TO COME ...