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A player vote was part of the process that led to the duo winning the role.

Kangaroos’ football manager Todd Viney said the pair could not be split in the process so the club decided to break with tradition and have the pair lead them into a new era.

“The leadership vote was values-based, with a focus on who best represented our Shinboner Spirit,” Viney said.

“From the vote, we couldn’t split Luke and Jy in terms of the influence they’ve had on the playing group and the club as two of our key leaders.

“Therefore, it was decided that for the first time in the club’s history, the club would opt for a co-captaincy leadership model.

“Luke and Jy are outstanding individuals, well-equipped for this role both from a football and a cultural sense.

“Everyone at the club has great respect for Luke and Jy. They are both equally as passionate about getting the club back to where it needs to be, developing our young talent and fostering a positive club culture.”

North Melbourne has undergone significant change in the off-season with Clarkson accepting a five-year deal to join the club while Jen Watt will become just the second female club CEO in the game’s history when she starts in the role next week.