MELBOURNE has elevated midfielder Jordie McKenzie and ruckman Jake Spencer to its primary list, but has delisted big man Paul Johnson and defender Tom McNamara.

The Demons confirmed their list departures on Friday, given it was the deadline for the first list lodgment.

Versatile big man Michael Newton has been retained as a rookie.

But rookies Danny Hughes, Rhys Healey and John Meesen have been delisted.

As already known, former skipper James McDonald has departed the club, along with forward Brad Miller and defender Daniel Bell.

Defender Kyle Cheney was also traded to Hawthorn in the recent exchange period.

This year’s Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Trophy winner Brad Green is now a veteran outside of the primary list.

At this stage, the Demons will have four selections in the November NAB AFL Draft and five picks in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft.