Star midfielder Nat Fyfe has been pulled out of the AFLX debut less than a day after being named in the Fremantle Dockers’ 20-man squad.

An AFL statement on Tuesday said the 2015 Brownlow medallist was being “managed” and will be replaced by recently-drafted midfielder Tom North for Thursday night’s tournament in Adelaide.

Fyfe was among a smattering of stars named for the league’s new fast-paced event on Monday afternoon, with most teams opting for a youthful approach.