Nathan Buckley has pulled out of the North Melbourne head coaching position, which will be filled by Jaymie Graham after he crossed from Fremantle. Buckley's departure from contention has drawn interest from two other clubs.

Brisbane is now linked to Buckley as a candidate to take over from outgoing coach Chris Fagan. Carlton has also been tied to the former Collingwood premiership coach, with reports flagging him as a possible target in the coming weeks.