The North Melbourne Football Club, affectionately known as the Kangaroos, are an iconic and proud AFL team hailing from the heart of Melbourne. Founded in 1869, the Kangaroos have been a competitive force in the AFL for over 150 years, having won 4 premierships, 2 night premierships, and 11 minor premierships.
The club is also renowned for its strong female presence, having fielded a team in the AFL Women’s competition since 2017. With a strong culture and a commitment to developing talent, the Kangaroos are a force to be reckoned with on and off the field.
1. Wayne Carey
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1989–2001: North Melbourne: 244 (671)
- 2003–2004: Adelaide: 28 (56)
- Total: : 272 (727)
- Club, , 2× AFL Premiership: 1996, 1999, 2× Leigh Matthews Trophy: 1995, 1998, 7× All-Australian Team: 1993–1996, 1998–2000, 4× All-Australian Team Captain: 1993, 1998–2000, 4× North Melbourne Best & Fairest: 1992–1993, 1996, 1998, 5× North Melbourne leading goal kicker: 1995–1996, 1998–2000, North Melbourne Captain: 1993–2001, Australian Football Hall of Fame, North Melbourne Team of the Century: (Centre Half Forward), North Melbourne Hall of Fame, North Melbourne Team of the Century Captain, Michael Tuck Medal: 1998, 3× AFL Pre-Season Premiership: 1995, 1998, 2003, VFL: U-19 Premiership: 1988, Lou Richards Medal: 2000, , Representative, , Captain of New South Wales/ACT: 1993, Vice Captain of Southern NSW/ACT Team of the Century, Captain of Australia: 1998
Wayne Carey is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Adelaide in the AFL. He was one of the game's biggest stars during his playing career, amassing over 700 goals from 274 games.
Carey also represented Australia on several occasions, including at the 1992 World Cup and at the 1996 Olympics.
After retiring as a player, Carey began a successful coaching career with both North Melbourne and Adelaide, winning two premierships with each club before moving to Sydney in 2012 to take up an assistant coach position with the Swans.
In 2017, Carey was appointed head coach of Carlton after Brett Ratten resigned due to health reasons. Wayne Carey is currently contracted until 2020 with Carlton Football Club which he joined in 2018.
Assistant Coach under Brendan McCartney Following Neil Craig’s departure from The Blues He is married to model Candice Falzon and they have 3 children together – sons Kye (born 2000) & Mason (born 2003), daughter Harper (born 2006).
Also Played For: australian football league
2. Malcolm Blight
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1968–73, 1983–85: Woodville: 152 (342)[1]
- 1974–1982: North Melbourne: 178 (444)[2]
- Total: : 330 (786)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1981: North Melbourne: 16 (6–10–0)
- 1983–1987: Woodville: 114 (41-73-0)
- 1989–1994: Geelong: 145 (89–56–0)
- 1997–1999: Adelaide: 74 (41–33–0)
- 2001: St Kilda: 15 (3–12–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2001.
- Club, , 2× VFL Premiership player: (1975, 1977), Brownlow Medallist: (1978), Coleman Medallist: (1982), Syd Barker Medallist: (1978), 4× North Melbourne leading goalkicker: (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982), VFL Team of the Year: 1982, Magarey Medallist: (1972), Ken Farmer Medal: (1985), 2× Woodville Best & Fairest: (1972, 1985), Championship of Australia Championship: 1975, Woodville captain-coach 1983–85, , Representative, , National Football Carnival Championship: 1975, Captain of Victoria, Captain of South Australia, 2× All-Australian team 1972, 1985, , Coaching, , 2× AFL Premiership coach: (1997, 1998), Adelaide Team of the Decade, McClelland Trophy (1992), , Honours, , Australian Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1996), Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend (2017), SANFL Team of the Century (forward pocket), South Australian Football Hall of Fame (2002), Woodville Football Club Life Member, Woodville-West Torrens: Life Member, Woodville-West Torrens: Life Governor
Malcolm Blight is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for Woodville and North Melbourne in the SANFL and Victorian Football League, respectively.
He was awarded Life Membership of Woodville in 2010. A powerful forward, Malcolm Blight finished his career with 330 goals from 786 games played over 14 seasons.
After retiring as a player, Malcolm began coaching at various levels including South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club Woodville and Victorian Football Association (VFA) side Preston before taking up a role as an assistant coach at AFL club Carlton in 2000.
Malcolm Blight was a talented player in both the VFL and AFL. He won two premierships with North Melbourne, and also represented Victoria twice at interstate football.
After retiring from playing, Malcolm became an assistant coach for several clubs over a period of 10 years. In 2001 he took up the role of head coach at St Kilda, where he remains today.
Also Played For: adelaide football club
3. Aidan Corr
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2013–2020: Greater Western Sydney: 98 (2)
- 2021–: North Melbourne: 2 (0)
- Total: : 100 (2)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 2, 2021.
Aidan Corr is a Ireland international and was drafted by Greater Western Sydney in the 2012 national draft. He made his debut for Northern Knights in the TAC Cup in 2013 and has since played 108 games, including 54 this season.
Aidan Corr is renowned for his strong marking and ability to win ball at ground level. He joined GWS on a two-year deal ahead of the 2017 AFL season Aidan Corr is a talented backman who has spent the past two seasons with Greater Western Sydney.
He played 98 games for the Giants before joining North Melbourne in 2021. Aidan Corr is known as an excellent reader of the game and can take control of a game from back halfback when needed. He showed his skills during his time at GWS, averaging 2 goals per season over two years.
The North Melbourne signing of Aidan Corr was seen as a coup by many AFL observers, who are excited to see what he can bring to the club on and off the field. His arrival could signal that the Kangaroos are looking to return to their former glory days sooner rather than later.
Aidan Corr will be hoping to build on his impressive debut campaign with North Melbourne, where he averaged just 0 points over 2 matches but added plenty of toughness and physicality around ground zero in defence.
Also Played For: gws giants
4. Doug Wade
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1961 – 1972: Geelong: 208 (834)
- 1973 – 1975: North Melbourne: 59 (223)
- Total: : 267 (1057)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975.
- 2x VFL Premiership player: (1963, 1975), 4x Coleman Medallist: (1962, 1967, 1969, 1974), Carji Greeves Medal: (1969), 11x Geelong leading goalkicker: (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972), 3x North Melbourne leading goalkicker: (1973, 1974, 1975), Geelong Team of the Century, Victorian representative (7 games, 31 goals).
Doug Wade is a retired Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was known for his powerful kicking abilities and was one of the league's most consistent goal-kickers during his career.
Wade started his career with Horsham in the WFL in 1961 and was a mainstay of the team for the next two seasons. He kicked 208 goals in 72 games for the club and was signed by Geelong in 1973. He played 59 games for North Melbourne between 1973 and 1975 and was a key player for the club during that time.
He finished his career with 267 goals from 1057 games. Wade retired from football in 1976 and later served as the president of the Victorian Football League for six years.
He has since been involved in coaching and officiating and is currently the assistant coach of the Geelong Football Club. Wade was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Victorian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Also Played For: geelong football club
5. Syd Barker Sr.
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1906–1907: Essendon Association (VFA):
- 1908: Richmond (VFL): 2 (1)
- 1909–1921: North Melbourne (VFA):
- 1921–1924: Essendon (VFL): 57 (23)
- 1927: North Melbourne (VFL): 9 (1)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1922–1924: Essendon (VFL): 43 (31–11–1)
- 1927: North Melbourne (VFL): 18 (3–15–0)
- Total: : 61 (34–26–1)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927.
- North Melbourne premiership player: 1910, 1914, 1915, 1918, Essendon premiership player-coach: 1923, 1924
Syd Barker Sr. played for North Melbourne in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) from 1906 to 1921. He was a ruckman who kicked two goals in the 1908 VFL season.
Barker Sr. died in 1930 at the age of 42 after a long illness. Syd Barker Sr. was a giant of Australian football and was known as one of the "fathers" of the game. Barker Sr.
is widely regarded as one of the finest ruckmen to play the game. He was a dignified and respected player who was highly respected by his peers. Barker Sr. is remembered for his strong marking and tough play on the ground.
He was a key part of North Melbourne's premiership-winning teams of 1908 and 1911. Barker Sr. was a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1978. Syd Barker Sr. was one of the most respected and loved players of his era.
6. John Dugdale
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1955–1970: North Melbourne: 248 (358)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1977: North Melbourne: 1 (0–1–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970.
- North Melbourne leading goalkicker 1957, 1958, 1960-1964, All Australian 1958, North Melbourne captain 1968 - 1970, Syd Barker Medal 1968, Australian Football World Tour "Galahs" representative 1967 and 1968
John Dugdale was born in North Melbourne, Victoria in 1936. He played for North Melbourne Colts in the VFL between 1955 and 1970. He was a member of the North Melbourne coaching staff from 1988 to 1990.
He has also coached Hawthorn and the Richmond Tigers. John Dugdale is a life member of the North Melbourne Football Club. He has been inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame and the Victorian Football Hall of Fame.
He has written a book about his life as a footballer and coach. John Dugdale is now 86 years old and lives in Victoria. He is a life member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Dugdale played for North Melbourne from 1957 to 1970 and was an important player in the club's history.
He was a leading goalkicker for the club, and was named All Australian in 1958. He was captain of the North Melbourne team from 1968 to 1970.
Dugdale also represented Australia on the Australian Football World Tour, playing in both 1967 and 1968. He was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 2001.
7. Jy Simpkin
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2017-: North Melbourne: 100 (38)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 4 2022.
- North Melbourne co-captain: 2023–, Syd Barker Medal: 2021, 2022, 2nd Best & Fairest: 2020
Jy Simpkin is a midfielder who was drafted by North Melbourne in the 2016 national draft. He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2017 season against West Coast at Etihad Stadium.
Jy Simpkin has represented Victoria at under-16, under-18, and under-19 level. He has also played for Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup. Jy Simpkin is a member of Mooroopna Football Club.
Jy Simpkin is a talented midfielder who can play both inside and outside the forward line. He has quickly established himself as a key player for North Melbourne and is expected to continue his development in the next few years.
Jy Simpkin is a passionate player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions, which makes him a valuable member of the team. Jy Simpkin is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
He has a good sense of the game and is able to read the play well. Jy Simpkin is a good team player who is able to work well with his teammates.
He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Jy Simpkin has the potential to be a top-level player and is expected to continue his development in the next few years.
8. Jock Spencer
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1948–1957: North Melbourne: 153 (475)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1957.
Jock Spencer was a dominant player in the North Kensington team of the 1950s and 60s. Spencer was a powerful and fast forward who was a key member of North Kensington's successful campaigns in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Spencer was also a prolific goalscorer, and he helped North Kensington to win the silverware of the FA Amateur Cup and the Amateur League in 1964. Spencer retired from playing in 1971, and he later became a coach with the club.
Spencer died in 2003 at the age of 74 after a long illness. He was remembered as a great footballer and a kind and popular man. Spencer was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Spencer's son, Paul, also played football professionally.
Jock Spencer was a strong, imposing player with a powerful kicking game. Spencer played for North Melbourne for over 15 years, during which time he was a consistent goal scorer. He was named captain of the North Melbourne team in 1957, and led them to a premiership that year.
Spencer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. After his playing career ended, Spencer worked in the media for a number of years. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 80. Jock Spencer was a key figure in Australian football history, and his influence is still felt today.
Jock Spencer was a strong, imposing player with a powerful kicking game. He played for North Melbourne for over 15 years, during which time he was a consistent goal scorer.
Spencer was named captain of the North Melbourne team in 1957, and led them to a premiership that year. Spencer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
After his playing career ended, Spencer worked in the media for a number of years. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 80. Jock Spencer was a key figure in Australian football history, and his influence is still felt today.
9. Allen Aylett
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1952–1964: North Melbourne: 220 (311)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964.
Allen Aylett was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1934. Allen Aylett played for University High in Melbourne before being selected in the Australian national team in 1955.
Allen Aylett played for Australia in the 1956 and 1958 World Cups, as well as the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Allen Aylett captained Australia in the 1960 World Cup. Allen Aylett played for Manchester United in the English Premier League from 1966-1971.
Allen Aylett was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours of 1998. Allen Aylett retired from football in 1971, and later worked as a football commentator for the BBC. Allen Aylett died in September 2022 at the age of 88 after a long illness.
Allen Aylett was a powerful ruckman and key member of North Melbourne's 1962 premiership team. He was traded to Hawthorn in 1964 and helped them to consecutive premierships in 1965 and 1966.
He retired from the AFL in 1967 and later had a successful career in law. Allen Aylett was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
He is the father of current Hawthorn player Ben Aylett. Allen Aylett is a life member of the Hawthorn Football Club. He was born on October 4th, 1935 in Melbourne, Victoria.
Allen Aylett died on February 9th, 2014 at the age of 76. Allen Aylett was a powerful ruckman and key member of North Melbourne's 1962 premiership team. He was traded to Hawthorn in 1964 and helped them to consecutive premierships in 1965 and 1966.
He retired from the AFL in 1967 and later had a successful career in law. Allen Aylett was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He is the father of current Hawthorn player Ben Aylett. Allen Aylett died on February 9th, 2014 at the age of 76.
10. Nick Larkey
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2017–: North Melbourne: 69 (118)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2022.
- AFL, , 2x North Melbourne leading goalkicker: 2021, 2022, NAB AFL Rising Star nominee: 2019, , VFL, , Frosty Miller Medal: 2018
Nick Larkey is a forward who played for Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup before being drafted by North Melbourne in the 2016 national draft. He made his debut in round 18 of the 2017 season.
Nick Larkey is 198 cm tall and weighs 95 kg. He is primarily a forward, but has also played as a midfielder. Nick Larkey has played for North Melbourne in the AFL since 2017. He has played 23 games and scored 10 goals.
Nick Larkey is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL). Larkey made his AFL debut in the 2019 season and quickly established himself as a key player for North Melbourne, kicking 69 goals in the 2017-2018 season.
He was named the North Melbourne’s NAB AFL Rising Star nominee in 2019 and was also awarded the Frosty Miller Medal for best and fairest player in the VFL in 2018.
Larkey is known for his powerful kicking game and is a strong contender for the Coleman Medal in the AFL. He is also a regular contributor for North Melbourne in the midfield.
Nick Larkey is a hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to the team on the field. He is a promising young footballer who is sure to continue developing his skills in the AFL.
11. Luke Davies-Uniacke
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2018–: North Melbourne: 56 (15)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.
Davies-Uniacke was a highly sought-after player in the 2017 national draft, and was selected by North Melbourne with their fourth selection. He made his debut in the 2018 season, playing against Gold Coast at Cazaly's Stadium.
Davies-Uniacke is 188cm tall and has a strong marking ability. Luke Davies-Uniacke is a talented midfielder who has been playing for North Melbourne for the past few seasons. Davies-Uniacke is a hard working player who is always looking to make an impact on the ground.
He is a strong overhead player and is capable of kicking goals from anywhere on the ground. Davies-Uniacke is a versatile player who is able to play both in the midfield and on the backline.
He is a strong character and is a valuable member of the North Melbourne team. Davies-Uniacke is expected to play a major role for North Melbourne this season and is sure to help the club make the playoffs.
He is a valuable player and is sure to be a major contributor for North Melbourne. Davies-Uniacke is a talented player who is sure to be a major player in the future of Australian football. He is a hard working player who is always looking to improve his game.
He is a valuable member of the North Melbourne team and is sure to become a household name in the future. Davies-Uniacke is a talented player who is sure to be a major player in the future of Australian football.
He is a hard working player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a valuable member of the North Melbourne team and is sure to become a household name in the future.
12. Syd Dyer
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1937–1947: North Melbourne: 155 (321)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1947.
Syd Dyer was a powerful and renowned Australian Rules footballer who played for South Kensington in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Dyer was a powerful and fast player who was feared by his opponents.
He was a key player in South Kensington's premiership victory in 1944. Dyer later played for Footscray in the VFL and was captain of the club in 1954. He finished his career with a stint with Geelong. Dyer was a gentleman off the field and was highly respected by his peers.
He was also a highly respected coach, serving in that role at Footscray and Geelong. Dyer died in 1976 at the age of 59 after a long illness.
He was posthumously inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Syd Dyer was an inspirational figure in the sport of Australian Rules and his legacy continues to be felt today.
Syd Dyer is remembered as one of the greatest players in the history of the Victorian Football League.
13. Wally Carter
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1929–1940: North Melbourne: 137 (32)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1940, 1948–1953: North Melbourne: 127 (63-64-0)
- 1954–1957: Williamstown: 91 (76-15-0)
- 1958–1962: North Melbourne: 92 (35-56-1)
- 1963–1964: Brunswick: 36 (11-24-1)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963.
Wally Carter was a veteran of the Balmain Tigers' first premiership victory in 1947. Carter played 206 games for the Tigers between 1947 and 1957, and finished his career with eight tries.
Carter also represented Victoria on 15 occasions. After retiring from playing, Carter served as Tigers' coach in 1958 and 1959. Carter was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1985.
Carter died in 2001 at the age of 92. Carter was a key player for North Melbourne during the 1940s and 1950s, amassing 137 goals in 132 games. After retiring as a player, Carter coached North Melbourne for two seasons, leading the club to consecutive 63-64-0 records.
Carter is a much-respected figure in the AFL, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002. Carter is currently the co-owner of a football club in Tasmania, and continues to be a prominent figure in Australian football.
14. Les Foote
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1941–1951: North Melbourne: 134 (105)
- 1954–1955: St Kilda: 33 (4)
- Total: : 167 (109)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1954–1955: St Kilda: 36 (5–30–1)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955., 2 State and international statistics correct as of 1951., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1955.
- North Melbourne best & fairest: 1945, 1949–1950, North Melbourne captain: 1949–1951, St Kilda best & fairest: 1954, Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee
Les Foote played 167 games for North Melbourne and 109 games for St Kilda in the VFL/AFL. Foote was a key player for North Melbourne in the early 1950s, kicking 105 goals in nine seasons.
Foote was a part of the St Kilda side that won the 1954 Premiership. Foote moved to Victoria in the 1970s and played for several teams before retiring in 1984. Foote was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 2002.
Les Foote died in 2006 after a long illness. Foote was 81 years old. Foote was born in 1924 and died in 2006. Foote was a key player in North Melbourne's successful 1945 and 1949–1950 campaigns and captain of the club in 1949–1951.
Foote represented Victoria at interstate football and won the 1954 St Kilda best and fairest. Foote was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1998.
15. Laurie Dwyer
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1956–1970: North Melbourne: 201 (34)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970.
Laurie Dwyer was a player in the North Colts team that won the 1954 premiership. Dwyer was a key defender for North Colts and was also known for his long kicking skills.
Dwyer played in the 1958 and 1959 premiership teams, before retiring from the game. Dwyer died in 2016, aged 77. Dwyer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Dwyer was a popular figure in the Australian football community and was often seen at social events. Dwyer is remembered as one of the greatest defenders in Australian football history.
Dwyer's death was mourned by the Australian football community. Dwyer's legacy will live on through the North Colts team that he helped to create. Dwyer was one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the history of Australian football.
He played for North Melbourne from 1956 to 1970 and scored 201 goals from 201 games. Dwyer was a hard-working player and was renowned for his goal-kicking skills. He is also remembered for his strong marking in the forward line and his toughness.
Dwyer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. He is also a member of the North Melbourne Hall of Fame. Dwyer is currently the president of the Victorian Football League (VFL). Dwyer has also been involved in coaching and officiating.
He was appointed as the coach of the Victorian Football League (VFL) team Richmond in 1999. Dwyer is married to Sandra and they have four children. Dwyer currently lives in Melbourne.
16. Tarryn Thomas
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2019–: North Melbourne: 57 (45)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.
- 2019 AFL Rising Star nominee
Tarryn Thomas is a midfielder from Sydney who was drafted in the 2018 national draft by North Melbourne. Thomas made his debut in Round 2 of the 2019 season against the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium.
Thomas is 189 centimetres tall and weighs 76 kilograms. Thomas has played for North Launceston in the TSL and is now playing with the North Melbourne Football Club. Thomas is a hard-working midfielder who is looking to improve his game and help North Melbourne reach the AFL Grand Final.
Thomas is a promising young player who is sure to continue developing in the AFL. Tarryn Thomas is a 26-year-old North Melbourne player who has been with the club since 2019.
Thomas has played 57 games for North Melbourne, scoring 45 goals. Thomas has been nominated for the 2019 AFL Rising Star award.
Thomas is a strong marksman who can win the ball in contested situations. Thomas is a valuable player for North Melbourne and is expected to play a significant role in the club's future.
Thomas is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. Thomas is a popular member of the North Melbourne team and is known for his lively style of play.
Thomas is a versatile player who can play across the forward line. Thomas is a valuable member of the North Melbourne team and is expected to play a significant role in the club's future.
17. Harry Sheezel
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2023–: North Melbourne: 0 (0)
Harry Sheezel is a young talented football player who has already made a name for himself in the Australian football scene. Harry was born in 2004 in Sydney and started playing football when he was just six years old.
Harry has played for both the Sandringham Dragons and Ajax Football Club and has been a key player for both clubs. Harry has represented Australia at U-15, U-17, and U-20 level and is now looking to make his international debut.
Harry is a very hardworking player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a highly-rated prospect and is sure to be a star in the future. Harry is a very versatile player and can play as a striker, midfielder, or defender.
He is a very fast player and is very strong in the air. Harry is a very popular player with the fans and is always in good spirits. He is a very good role model for young football players. Harry is a very hard worker and is always looking to improve his skills.
He is a very talented player and is sure to be a major player in the Australian football scene in the future. Harry is a very popular player with the fans and is always in good spirits. He is a very good role model for young football players and is sure to be a major player in the Australian football scene in the future.
18. Sel Murray
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1937–1944: North Melbourne: 102 (402)
- 1945–1946: Richmond: 13 (50)
- 1948: North Melbourne: 6 (9)
- Total: : 121 (461)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948.
- North Melbourne Leading Goalkicker 1938–1942, VFL Leading Goalkicker Medal 1941, North Melbourne Seconds Premiership Player 1947, Interstate Games:- 2
Sel Murray was born in 1917 in Carlton, Victoria. He played 102 games for North Melbourne between 1937 and 1944. Sel Murray was a powerful ruckman and spent much of his career at North Melbourne.
Sel Murray played in three premiership sides with North Melbourne: in 1937, 1941 and 1944. Sel Murray died in 1992 at the age of 74. Sel Murray is considered one of the greatest ruckmen in North Melbourne's history.
He was a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Sel Murray is remembered by North Melbourne fans as one of the club's all-time greats. Sel Murray's son, Norm, also played football and is a current coach.
Sel Murray was one of the greatest goalkickers in VFL/AFL history. He scored 121 goals in 461 games for North Melbourne and Richmond. Sel Murray was a dominant player in the 1940s, kicking 50 goals in 13 games for Richmond in 1945 and then scoring 6 goals in 9 games for North Melbourne in 1948.
Sel Murray was also a key player in North Melbourne's premiership success in 1947. Sel Murray played in two interstate games for Victoria, including the 1947 Interstate Challenge.
Sel Murray was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 1995. Sel Murray is a distinguished Australian rules footballer and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.
19. Barry Cable
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1962–1969, 1971–1973: Perth: 225 (327)
- 1970, 1974–1977: North Melbourne: 115 (133)
- 1978–1979: East Perth: 39 (48)[1]
- Total: : 379 (508)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1972–1973: Perth: 44 (19–25–0)
- 1978–1980: East Perth: 68 (39–29–0)
- 1981–1984: North Melbourne: 76 (40–36–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1979., 2 State and international statistics correct as of 1978., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1984.
- Club, , 2x VFL Premiership player: (1975, 1977), 4x WANFL Premiership player: (1966, 1967, 1968, 1978), 3x Sandover Medal: (1964, 1968, 1973), Syd Barker Medal: (1970), 7x Perth Best and Fairest: 1965-1969, 1971, 1973, 3x Simpson Medal: 1966-1968, Perth Captain: 1972-1973, North Melbourne Team of the Century (Rover), , Representative, , Tassie Medal: 1966, 2x All-Australian team: (1966, 1969), 2x Simpson Medal: (1969, 1977), , Overall, , Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 1996, Legend status 2012, West Australian Football Hall of Fame - Legend Status, Indigenous Team of the Century (Rover and Coach), , Coaching, , National Football Carnival Championship: 1979, All-Australian team: 1979, WAFL Premiership: 1978
Barry Cable was born in 1943 in Narrogin, Western Australia. He played for Narrogin Imperials (UGSFL) in the 1960s and 1970s before moving to Perth and North Melbourne in the 1970s.
He was a member of the Western Australia team that played in the 1974 and 1975 Australian Championships. He represented Victoria in one match in 1975. Cable retired from playing in 1977.
He later became a coach, leading East Perth to the WAFL premiership in 1979. He has since been a selector for the Western Australian national team. Cable was inducted into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2007 for service to football. Barry Cable played 188 games for Perth Football Club from 1972 to 1978, scoring 148 goals. Cable was a premiership player with Perth in 1975 and 1977, and was an All-Australian and Sandover medalist in 1977.
He coached East Perth from 1978 to 1980, leading the club to a 68-win season. Cable joined North Melbourne as their coach in 1981, and coached them for four seasons before retiring in 1984. Cable is now a football commentator for Fox Sports. Cable is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
He is married to former Australian soccer player Joanne Russell, with two daughters.
20. Noel Teasdale
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1956–1967: North Melbourne (VFL): 178 (71)
- 1968–1970: Woodville (SANFL): 47 (23)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970.
Noel Teasdale was born on 2 January 1938 in Daylesford, Victoria. He is a ruckman who played for Daylesford in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s and 1970s.
In 1981, he was appointed captain-coach of the Oakleigh Football Club and led them to the Victorian Football League (VFL) premiership that year. He retired from playing football in 1984 and later became the coach of the Oakleigh Football Club.
He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Noel Teasdale is married to Ann and they have two children, Sarah and Mark. He has lived in Oakleigh for over 30 years and is currently the coach of the Oakleigh Chargers Football Club.
Noel Teasdale is a long-time supporter of the Melbourne Football Club and served as the Victorian state president of the Football Federation of Victoria (FFV) between 2006 and 2009. He is also a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame's Hall of Legends.
21. David Dench
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1969–1984: North Melbourne: 275 (29)[1]
- North Melbourne premiership player 1975, North Melbourne premiership captain 1977, North Melbourne Team of the Century, Syd Barker Medal 1971, 1976, 1977, 1981, North Melbourne captain 1972
David Dench is one of the most decorated players in Australian football history. He has played for North Melbourne and West Coburg, amassing 275 goals in 275 games.
David Dench is also a two time premiership player with North Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He was a key player in their 1977 and 1984 championships. David Dench was also a part of the Australian national side, playing 74 games and scoring 29 goals.
He was a part of the side that won the World Cup in Spain in 1982. David Dench retired from the game in 1984, but has since made a return to the game as a coach. He is currently the coaching coach for North Melbourne's VFL affiliate, the Northern Blues.
David Dench is currently 71 years old and lives in Melbourne, Australia. David Dench played 111 matches for the North Melbourne Football Club from 1971-1984, including being captain from 1972-1977. He was a part of the North Melbourne premiership team in 1975 and 1977.
He was also a recipient of the Syd Barker Medal in 1971, 1976, 1977 and 1981. He retired from the AFL in 1984.
22. Denis Pagan
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1967–1974: North Melbourne: 120 (5)
- 1975–1976: South Melbourne: 23 (0)
- Total: : 143 (5)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1993–2002: North Melbourne: 240 (150–90–0)
- 2003–2007: Carlton: 104 (25–77–2)
- Total: : 344 (175–167–2)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2007.
- AFL Premiership coach: 1996, 1999, All-Australian Team coach: 1999, North Melbourne Team of the Century: coach
Denis Pagan was a player with North Melbourne in the 1967-1974 AFL seasons. He scored 5 goals in 143 games. Pagan represented Victoria in 1971. Denis Pagan retired in 1976.
Denis Pagan has been involved in coaching and officiating since his playing days. Denis Pagan is currently the coach of the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup. Denis Pagan is a passionate opponent of gun laws.
Denis Pagan is a grandfather. Denis Pagan is a Carlton supporter. Denis Pagan is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Denis Pagan coached 344 AFL games for North Melbourne and Carlton between 1993 and 2007.
His North Melbourne team won three AFL Premiership titles (1996, 1999, 2003) and made the finals seven times. Pagan was also an All-Australian coach in 1999. He was sacked by Carlton in 2007 after a poor start to the season.
Pagan later had a successful coaching career in the VFL with North Melbourne's affiliate club, the Northern Blues. Denis Pagan is now a football commentator for the ABC. He was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 2016.
Pagan is married with three children. Denis Pagan is a respected Australian football figure and a great coach.
23. Barry Cheatley
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1959–1964: North Melbourne: 81 (3)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964.
Barry Cheatley is a retired British footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs including Redan and Crystal Palace. He is also a former England international, making over 60 appearances for his country.
Barry Cheatley was born in 1939 in the town of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. He started playing football as a youngster, and joined the local team, Redan, in 1957. He went on to make over 200 appearances for the club, winning the Lancashire League title in 1968.
In 1969, Cheatley signed for Crystal Palace, and made over 100 appearances for the club before retiring in 1978. He also won a cap for England in 1970. Barry Cheatley later became a football coach, working with several clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea.
He also served as assistant manager to Roy Hodgson at England during the 2006 World Cup. Barry Cheatley was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2004. He is also a honorary citizen of the town of Blackpool. Barry Cheatley has three children, Mark, Danielle, and Danielle's twin sister, Rebecca.
He lives in Berkshire, England, with his wife, Tracey. Barry Cheatley is 84 years old and retired from professional football. He currently works as a football coach.
24. Kevin Dynon
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1943–1954: North Melbourne: 149 (83)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1955–1956: Moorabbin (VFA): 41 (26–15–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954.
- North Melbourne captain: 1947, 1952–53
Kevin Dynon was an Australian Rules Football player who played for North Colts in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He played 104 games for the club between 1948 and 1954, scoring 46 goals.
Dynon was born in Kensington, Victoria in 1925. He attended Wesley College in Melbourne and played Australian Rules Football for the school team. Dynon played for Victoria in the interstate competition, the Australian National Football Championships, in 1949 and 1950.
He also played for Victoria in the 1948 VFL Grand Final, which they lost to Melbourne. Dynon was drafted by Melbourne in the 1954 VFL Draft but did not play for the club.
He ended his career with North Colts in 1954. Dynon worked as a bank officer and was a committee member of the Kensington Cricket and Bowls Club. Dynon died in September 2017 after a long illness. He was 92 years old.
25. Al Mantello
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1954–1962: North Melbourne: 107 (25)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962.
Al Mantello was a North Melbourne Thirds player who played over 300 games for the club. Mantello was well known for his strong marking and contested ballwinning.
He was also a competent goal kicker and played a crucial role in North Melbourne's success in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Mantello retired from playing football in the 1980s but continued to serve the club in a variety of roles until his death in 2021.
Al Mantello is remembered as one of the greatest players in North Melbourne's history. Al Mantello was a key player for North Melbourne during the club's heyday in the 1950s and 1960s.
He was renowned for his strong marking and goal-kicking ability. Mantello was also a very durable player, having played 107 games for the club over the course of a decade.
Mantello later went on to play for Carlton and Melbourne in the 1970s and 1980s, amassing more than 200 goals during his career. Mantello is a member of North Melbourne's Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
Mantello is currently the assistant coach of the Melbourne Football Club. Mantello is the father of AFL player Anthony Mantello. Mantello was born in Melbourne in 1935.
26. Roy Deller
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1936–37, 1944: North Melbourne: 30 (6)
- 1938: Footscray: 2 (0)
- Total: : 32 (6)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1938.
- Rich Homsey Trophy - Best and Fairest Player 1937, North Melbourne Football Club
Roy Deller was a key player in North Melbourne's premiership-winning teams of 1936 and 1944. He was also a ruckman, and played 30 games for the club in total.
Deller died in 1988, at the age of 75. His death was announced just two days after North Melbourne's victory in the 1988 Grand Final. Roy Deller was a great player, and will be remembered fondly by North Melbourne supporters.
Roy Deller was a talented footscray player in the late 1930s. He was a key player in the 1938 Footscray side that won the 2nd tier premiership. Deller was a hard-working player who was always looking to contribute to his team.
He was also known for his strong defensive play. Deller played for North Melbourne in the VFL during the early 1940s.
He would go on to also play for Melbourne and Collingwood in the AFL. Deller finished his career with a long list of honours, including the Rich Homsey Trophy as the best and fairest player in the 1937 season.
Deller passed away in the early 1990s. He was a respected member of the footscray community and will always be remembered for his contribution to the game.
27. Keith Greig
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1971–1985: North Melbourne: 294 (48)
- VFL Premiership player: (1975), 2× Brownlow Medal: (1973, 1974), North Melbourne captain: (1976–1979), Syd Barker Medal: (1980), Victoria captain 1978, All-Australian team: (1983), Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 1996, AFL Team of the Century (wing)
Keith Greig was a prolific goal kicker for North Melbourne in the 1970s and early 1980s. Greig was a wing and half back flanker and played 294 games for the club.
Greig was named an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2003 for services to football. Greig finished his career with Brunswick in the VFA in 1985. Greig is currently a football commentator and media personality.
Greig was born in 1951 in Melbourne, Australia. Greig is 71 years old and lives in Melbourne. Greig is a football commentator and media personality. Greig was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 2006. Keith Greig was a talented footballer who played for Victoria in the VFL.
He was a Brownlow Medalist in 1973 and 1974 and was Victoria captain from 1976-1979. He also played for North Melbourne and was captain of their team from 1976-1979. Greig was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
28. Cameron Zurhaar
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2017–: North Melbourne: 75 (96)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 15, 2022.
- North Melbourne leading goalkicker: 2020, AFL Rising Star nominee: 2019
Cameron Zurhaar was born on May 22nd, 1998 in East Fremantle, WA. Zurhaar was drafted by North Melbourne with the 11th overall pick in the 2017 rookie draft.
Zurhaar made his debut for North Melbourne in Round 17 of the 2017 season against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Zurhaar is 189 cm tall and plays as a key forward.
Zurhaar has played for East Fremantle (WAFL) and Wesley College (PSA) in the past. Cameron Zurhaar is a promising young key forward who has a lot of potential. Zurhaar is a hard working player who is always looking to improve his game.
Cameron Zurhaar is a talented player who is looking to make an impact in the AFL. Cameron Zurhaar is a future star of the AFL and is definitely worth watching in the future. Cameron Zurhaar is a talented forward/midfielder who has excelled at North Melbourne.
He is one of the club's leading goalkickers and has been nominated for the AFL Rising Star award. Cameron Zurhaar was born in Victoria and began playing football at a young age. He attended school at Wesley College in Melbourne before being drafted by North Melbourne in the 2017 National Draft.
Cameron Zurhaar made his debut in the 2017 AFL season and has since played 75 games for the club. He is a talented forward who can play both on the wing and in the middle of the ground. Cameron Zurhaar is a hard-working player who is willing to go to ground for the ball. He is also a reliable kick for goal.
Cameron Zurhaar is expected to be a key member of North Melbourne's future. He is a talented player who has the potential to become a star in the AFL. Cameron Zurhaar is a natural leader on and off the field and is a popular member of the North Melbourne team.
He is also a popular person in the community. Cameron Zurhaar is expected to continue playing football at a high level for many years to come.
He is a talented player with a lot of potential and is sure to become a household name in the AFL. Cameron Zurhaar is a hard-working player who is willing to give everything for the North Melbourne team.
He is a talented player who has the potential to become one of the best in the AFL. Cameron Zurhaar is a popular member of the North Melbourne team and is sure to be a crowd favorite for many years to come.
29. Todd Goldstein
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2008–: North Melbourne: 295 (153)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.
- Syd Barker Medal: (2015), All-Australian: (2015), Most hitouts in VFL/AFL history
Todd Goldstein is a ruckman who has played for North Melbourne in the AFL since 2006. Goldstein was drafted in the 2006 National Draft by the Kangaroos.
Goldstein has played for the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup since 2005. Goldstein has had a successful AFL career, playing 143 games and kicking 96 goals.
Goldstein is a hard-working ruckman who is always looking for opportunities to improve his game. Goldstein is a popular player with his teammates and is known for his big personality and good sense of humour.
Goldstein is a key member of North Melbourne's ruck department and is known for his physicality and ability to win the ball in tough situations. Goldstein is contracted to North Melbourne until the end of the 2020 season.
Goldstein is a respected member of the AFL community and is often involved in helping to promote the game of AFL throughout Australia.
30. Wayne Schimmelbusch
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1973–1987: North Melbourne: 306 (354)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1990–1992: North Melbourne: 66 (31–35–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987.
- North Melbourne captain 1979-1987, North Melbourne club leading goalkicker 1976, North Melbourne premierships 1975, 1977, Victorian representative (7 games, 12 goals)
Wayne Schimmelbusch is a retired Australian Rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the VFL. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and won three premierships with North Melbourne.
Schimmelbusch was born in 1953 in Melbourne and played his junior football for Brunswick. He was recruited by North Melbourne in 1973 and played 306 games for the club over the next 13 years, kicking 354 goals.
Schimmelbusch was a key member of North Melbourne's three premierships in the 1980s, and was runner-up in the club's best and fairest award twice.
He retired at the end of the 1987 season. Schimmelbusch has since been involved in coaching, first at North Melbourne and then at Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL).
He was appointed head coach of the Essendon Football Club in December 2013, but resigned two months later. Schimmelbusch was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
He is also a member of the Australian Football League Hall of Fame. Schimmelbusch is married with three children. He lives in Melbourne. Schimmelbusch is currently a football commentator for Seven Network.
31. Ross Glendinning
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1974–1977: East Perth: 56 (2)
- 1978–1986: North Melbourne: 190 (214)
- 1987–1988: West Coast: 40 (111)
- Total: : 286 (327)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1996–1997: Western Australia: 2 (0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988.
- Brownlow Medal: (1983), 2× Syd Barker Medal: (1982, 1983), West Coast captain: (1987–1988), 2× West Coast leading goalkicker: (1987, 1988), All-Australian team: (1983), Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 2000, West Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 2004, North Melbourne Team of the Century (centre half-back)
Glendinning played 286 games for North Melbourne over a 10-year career. He represented Western Australia in 77 games and Victoria in 2 games. After retiring from playing, Glendinning coached West Coast for two seasons.
Glendinning was one of the most consistent players in West Coast Eagles history. He was a three-time club champion and two-time Syd Barker Medal winner. Glendinning played a key role in West Coast's run to the 1987 and 1988 premierships.
He was also captain of the team in 1987-1988. Glendinning is best known for his brilliant performances as a centre half-back. He was an All-Australian and West Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee. Ross Glendinning retired from the AFL in 1998.
32. John Brady
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1952–1959: North Melbourne: 118 (44)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959.
John Brady is one of the greatest players to ever ply his trade in the AFL. He was a prolific goal-kicker and was a member of two premiership teams, with Benalla and Shepparton.
Brady was also a strong defender and was recognised as one of the best backmen of his era. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Victorian Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Brady passed away in February 2016, aged 90. Brady was a forward/midfielder who played 118 games for North Melbourne in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a key member of the club's premiership side in 1957 and was a member of the Australian team that competed in the 1958 World Cup.
Brady was born in Melbourne in 1942 and played his junior football for South Melbourne. He was drafted by North Melbourne in the 1952 National Draft and made his debut in the 1953 season. He retired from playing in the 1969 season. Brady was a highly decorated player with North Melbourne.
He was a member of the club's premiership side in 1957 and was named captain of the side in 1966. He also won the prestigious Brownlow Medal in 1967. Brady was also a very successful coach. He coached North Melbourne's reserves side between 1975 and 1978 and was appointed head coach of the club's first-grade side in 1979.
He led North Melbourne to the 1983 Grand Final, which they lost to Hawthorn. Brady later served as coach of the Adelaide Crows from 1990 to 1992. Brady died in Melbourne in 2003. He was 83 years old.
33. Ben Cunnington
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2010–: North Melbourne: 229 (95)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 23 2022.
- 2x Syd Barker Medal: 2014, 2019, , 2nd Best & Fairest 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021
Ben Cunnington is a Australian footballer who plays for North Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL). Cunnington was born in 1991 in Victoria and played his junior football with Cobden.
He was drafted by North Melbourne with their fifth-round selection in the 2009 AFL Draft. After playing for the Geelong Falcons in the Victorian Football League (VFL), Cunnington made his AFL debut in 2013.
He has played for North Melbourne in all four of their AFL championships, winning the premiership in 2016. Cunnington is a powerful midfielder who is known for his hard running and solid tackling. He has been nominated for the AFLPA Best and Fairest Award three times, winning the award in 2017.
In February 2019, Cunnington announced he would retire from AFL football at the end of the 2019 season. Ben Cunnington is married and has two children.
34. Glenn Archer
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1992–2007: North Melbourne: 311 (148)
- 2× AFL Premiership: 1996, 1999, 3× All-Australian team: 1996, 1998, 2002, Norm Smith Medal: 1996, 6× Robert Rose Award: 1998–1999, 2002–2003, 2005–2006, Madden Medal: 2007, North Melbourne Team of the Century, AFL Rising Star nominee: 1993
Glenn Archer is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the AFL. Archer was born in Victoria in 1973. Archer played 311 games for North Melbourne, scoring 148 goals.
Archer retired from professional football in 2007. Archer is now a football commentator for Fox Sports. Archer has two children. Archer is a defender by trade, but has also played as a forward. Archer is a seven-time All-Australian selection.
Archer has been a football commentator for Fox Sports since 2013. Glenn Archer enjoyed a long and successful career with Victoria and North Melbourne. He was a regular member of the Australian national team, and won several accolades including the AFL Premiership and Robert Rose Award.
Archer is now a radio analyst for the Melbourne Football Club.
35. Lindsay Thomas
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2007–2017: North Melbourne: 205 (325)
- 2018: Port Adelaide: 7 (4)
- Total: : 212 (329)
- 2× North Melbourne leading goalkicker: 2010, 2013
Lindsay Thomas was born in Taree, Australia in 1988. Thomas played for Port Adelaide in the SANFL before being drafted by the Sydney Swans in the 2006 national draft.
Thomas made his debut for the Swans in 2009 and played for them until 2018. Thomas was traded to North Melbourne in the 2018 rookie draft and has since played for them in the AFL.
Thomas is a forward and has played at both junior and senior level for Australia. Thomas has been a consistent performer for North Melbourne and is one of the club's most consistent players.
Thomas is known for his hard work on the field and his ability to take the ball to the foot of the goal. Thomas is contracted with North Melbourne until the end of the 2021 AFL season. Thomas is a three-time All-Australian and was named in the 2018 AFL All-Australian team.
36. Anthony Stevens
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1989–2004: North Melbourne: 292 (127)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2004.
- 2x North Melbourne Premiership Player: (1996, 1999), All-Australian Team : (1998), Victorian State of Origin Player: (1998), 2x North Melbourne Best and Fairest: (1997, 1999), Named in the North Melbourne Team of the Century (Ruck Rover), Named as an Australian Football Hall of Fame member (2017)
Anthony Stevens is a former AFL footballer who played for North Melbourne from 1989 to 2004. Stevens was originally drafted by North Melbourne in the 1988 national draft.
Stevens was a key player for North Melbourne over the course of his career, amassing 292 games and 127 goals. Stevens represented Victoria in State of Origin matches, and was also a part of the Australian national team.
Stevens retired from playing in 2004, and has since been involved in coaching and management roles. Stevens is currently the head coach of the Northern Knights in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Stevens is widely respected within the AFL coaching ranks, and is regarded as one of the league's finest midfielders.
Stevens is married with two children. Stevens is a popular figure in the North Melbourne community, and is highly regarded by his former teammates.
37. Dally O'Brien
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1938–1949: North Melbourne: 137 (63)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1949.
Dally O'Brien was a professional Australian Rules Football player who played for the Melbourne Football Club between 1941 and 1962. O'Brien was one of the league's most consistent players, winning a total of seven premierships with Melbourne.
O'Brien also represented Victoria at interstate football, playing in four consecutive Grand Finals from 1947 to 1951. O'Brien retired from football at the age of 34, and later served as the head coach of the Melbourne Football Club between 1971 and 1975.
O'Brien was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1984. O'Brien died in 1996 at the age of 77 after a long illness. O'Brien is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Melbourne Football Club history. Dally O'Brien was a key player for North Melbourne in the 1940s and 1950s.
He was a powerful forward who was able to score goals from a range of positions on the ground. O'Brien was a member of the North Melbourne side that won the 1949 premiership. O'Brien retired from the AFL in the early 1960s. O'Brien was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
38. Frank Goode
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1961–1967: North Melbourne: , , 73 (107), , coach u19's NMFC 1969,70.71, Coach Sandringham F C 1972 / 73, , Coach Caulfield Grammarians 1975/6/7/9
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1981: Footscray: 1 (0–1–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1967.
Frank Goode was a utility player who played for North Melbourne from 1961-1967. He was originally from Moe in Victoria, and made his debut for the club in Round 18, 1961, against St Kilda at Junction Oval.
He was known for his strong marking and kicking skills, and was a part of North Melbourne's premiership side in 1966. Frank Goode later played for Fitzroy and Melbourne, and retired in 1977. Frank Goode is a three-time VFL/AFL premiership player, and was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 2003.
He was also named in North Melbourne's Team of the Century in 2000. Frank Goode is currently retired and living in Tasmania. Frank Goode is 83 years old and still playing football at an amateur level. Frank Goode is a great example of a player who has continued to play football at a high level well into his 80s.
39. Jaidyn Stephenson
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2018–2020: Collingwood: 54 (76)
- 2021–: North Melbourne: 20 (17)
- Total: : 74 (93)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1 2022.
- AFL Rising Star: 2018, 2x 22under22 team: (2018, 2021)
Stephenson is a talented midfielder who was drafted in the 2017 national draft by Collingwood. He made his debut in the 2018 season against Hawthorn at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Stephenson is 189 cm tall and weighs 165 kilograms. He is a talented midfielder who can play both in the midfield and forward positions. Stephenson is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Stephenson is a promising young player who has a lot of potential to be one of the best midfielders in the league. Stephenson is a popular member of the Collingwood team and is a good role model for young players.
Stephenson is a talented player who has a lot of potential to be one of the best midfielders in the league. Stephenson is an exciting young player who is sure to be a success in the AFL.
40. Will Phillips
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2021–: North Melbourne: 16 (3)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 13, 2022.
Will Phillips was drafted by the North Melbourne Football Club in the 2020 AFL Draft. Phillips made his debut in the AFL against the Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium in April 2021.
Phillips is a tall player, standing at 180 cm and weighing in at 80 kg. Phillips is a strong midfielder who can play across the ground. Phillips is a promising young player who is expected to continue developing in the AFL.
Phillips is a hard working player who is always looking to improve his game. Phillips is a popular player with his teammates, and is highly regarded by North Melbourne coaches. Phillips is looking to continue developing his skills in the AFL and become a key player for the North Melbourne Football Club.
Phillips is an exciting player to watch and is sure to be a major player in the AFL in the future.
41. Tom Fitzmaurice
Career
- 1918–1924: Essendon
- 1925–1928: Geelong
- 1932–1935: North Melbourne
- 1928: Geelong
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935.
- Essendon premierships 1923, 1924, Essendon best and fairest 1922, 1923, 1924, Essendon Team of the Century, Geelong premiership 1925, Geelong captain-coach 1928, North Melbourne joint captain-coach 1934–1935, North Melbourne leading goalkicker 1932, 1934, Victorian representative 12 matches, New South Wales representative 1 match
Tom Fitzmaurice was an Australian Rules footballer who played for Essendon and Geelong in the 1920s. He is best remembered for his time with North Melbourne, where he played 196 games over a five-year period.
Fitzmaurice was born in Fitzroy North, Victoria in 1898. He started playing Australian Rules football with Essendon CYMS in 1918, and quickly became a key player for the club.
In 1924, Fitzmaurice was traded to Geelong, and he played 49 matches for the club over the next four years.
In 1928, Fitzmaurice was traded to North Melbourne. He played 54 matches for the club over the next three years, before retiring in 1935.
Fitzmaurice later worked as a coach for North Melbourne and Essendon. He died in 1977 at the age of 79. Tom Fitzmaurice was a premiership-winning captain-coach with Essendon and Geelong in the 1920s.
He also represented Victoria and New South Wales at interstate level. He was a prolific goalkicker, with 322 goals in 322 games. Fitzmaurice later served as a coach at North Melbourne and Essendon. He died in 2006 at the age of 87.
Also Played For: essendon football club
42. Charlie Tyson
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1920–1926: Collingwood: 106 (42)
- 1927–1929: North Melbourne: 38 (38)
- Total: : 144 (80)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1928–1929: North Melbourne: 23 (5–18–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1929.
Charlie Tyson was born on 14 November 1897 in St Arnaud, Victoria. He began playing cricket at a young age and quickly became a talented player. Tyson played for Kalgoorlie Railways from 1924 to 1931 and was a key member of the team.
He was a strong batsman and bowler and was often used as a opener or middle-order batsman. Tyson retired from cricket in 1931 and later became a coach and selector for the Australian national team. He died on 23 September 1985 at the age of 87.
Charlie Tyson was a very talented cricket player and was a key member of the Kalgoorlie Railways team. He is remembered as one of the greatest cricket players of all time. Charlie Tyson was a talented goalkicker and player for Collingwood and North Melbourne during the 1920s.
Tyson was known for his accurate kicking, which helped him score many goals in both club and interstate games. He retired from playing in 1929, but continued to coach and manage football teams until the late 1950s.
Tyson was a highly respected figure in Australian football and is still considered one of the game's greatest pioneers.
Tyson was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1977. He died in 1989 after a long illness, but his legacy lives on in the sport he loved.
Tyson is a celebrated Australian sportsman and has been honoured with a number of prestigious awards and accolades. Tyson is remembered as a talented and influential player and coach who made a significant contribution to Australian football.
43. Fred Metcalf
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1925–1927: North Melbourne: 39 (68)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927.
Fred Metcalf was one of the most decorated players in VFA history and is one of only six players to have won three consecutive best and fairest awards. He played his entire career with North Melbourne, winning the VFA premiership in 1923, 1924 and 1925.
He also played for Victoria in interstate matches, winning the interstate championship in 1926. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1984. Fred Metcalf passed away in 1975 at the age of 75. Fred Metcalf was a powerful and athletic player who was known for his strength and ability to mark strongly.
He played for North Melbourne from 1925 to 1927, and was a member of their premiership side in 1925. After retiring from playing, Metcalf served as coach of North Melbourne in the 1930s.
He died in 1974 at the age of 74, after a long and successful career in both football and coaching. Metcalf is considered one of the greatest players in North Melbourne history, and is still highly respected by the club's supporters.
He is also a well-known figure in Australian football history, and is often cited as an example of the power and athleticism of Australian footballers in the 1920s. He is recognised as one of the pioneers of the modern game of Australian rules football.
Fred Metcalf is a highly respected figure in Australian football, and his contribution to the game is still remembered today. He is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, and his statue stands proudly outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
44. Mick Evans
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1967–68: North Melbourne: 14 (22)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
Mick Evans was born on July 22nd, 1947 in Northamptonshire, England. Evans started his professional career with North Colts in the English Football League.
Evans played for North Colts until the club was relegated in 1971. Evans then moved to Southport, where he played for two seasons. Evans then signed with Royal Antwerp in Belgium.
Evans played for Royal Antwerp for six seasons. Evans returned to England in 1987 and played for Crewe Alexandra for two seasons. Evans then retired from professional football in 1990.
Evans has since worked as a football coach. Mick Evans was a key player at North Melbourne during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a prolific goal scorer, and helped the club to consecutive premierships in 1967 and 1968.
Evans also represented Victoria at interstate football, and later played for South Melbourne and Melbourne. He retired from playing in 1978, after winning the 1979 Brownlow Medal. Evans is now a commentator for Channel 7 in Victoria.
He has also written a book about his life in football, entitled "In the Footy Jungle". Evans is a highly respected figure in the football community, and has been involved in a number of philanthropic endeavours. Evans is married to Lyn, and they have three children - daughters Miki and Sam, and son Josh.
Evans is a strong supporter of the Melbourne Demons, and frequently attends their matches. Mick Evans is one of the most celebrated and revered players in Victorian football history. He is a true legend of the sport, and will always be remembered as one of the greatest goal scorers in North Melbourne history.
45. Hugh Greenwood
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2017–2019: Adelaide: 51 (36)
- 2020–2021: Gold Coast: 32 (9)
- 2022–: North Melbourne: 3 (0)
- Total: : 86 (45)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 3 2022.
Hugh Greenwood was drafted in the 2015 rookie draft and made his senior debut in the A-League for Adelaide United. Greenwood is a midfielder and is known for his dribbling and passing.
He has represented Australia at junior level and played in the 2005 Young Soccer World Cup. Greenwood signed with Brisbane Roar in 2017 and made 19 appearances for the club. He signed with Melbourne Victory in December 2018 and made his debut for the club in the Melbourne derby.
Greenwood is a two-time A-League champion with Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar. He has also been a part of the Australian national team, playing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Greenwood is currently contracted with Melbourne Victory and is expected to play a key role for the club in the 2019/20 season.
46. Kayne Turner
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2014–: North Melbourne: 111 (58)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Kayne Turner is a promising young player who has been playing for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup. He was drafted by North Melbourne in the 2014 rookie draft and has since made a promising start to his AFL career.
Turner is a tall, athletic player who is able to play both as a key forward and on the wing. He is a strong marksman and is also capable of kicking goals from 50 or 60 metres out. Turner is considered to be one of the most promising young players in the AFL and is expected to continue developing his skills over the coming years.
He is a hard worker who puts in a lot of effort on the field and is always looking to improve his game. Turner is a popular player with his team-mates and is known for his good natured attitude
. He is a natural leader who is always willing to help out his teammates. Turner is expected to be a major player in the AFL in the future and is sure to become a household name.
47. Bailey Scott
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2019–: North Melbourne: 46 (19)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 12, 2022.
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2019
Bailey Scott was born in Geelong, Victoria, in October 1998. Scott played junior football for Broadbeach and was drafted by the Gold Coast Suns in the 2018 national draft.
Scott made his debut for North Melbourne in the AFL National Youth Competition (AFL NOC) game against the Brisbane Lions in December 2018. Scott is a midfielder/medium forward who is expected to play a key role for North Melbourne in the 2019 AFL season.
Scott is a hard-working player who is known for his strong tackling and ball-winning abilities. Scott is a promising young player who is expected to continue to improve in the years to come. Scott is a popular member of the North Melbourne squad and is highly respected by his teammates.
Scott is a committed and hard-working player who is looking to improve his game further in 2019. Scott is a talented player who is set to become a key part of the North Melbourne team in the years to come.
48. Charlie Lazzaro
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2021–: North Melbourne: 12 (3)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 10 2021.
Charlie Lazzaro is a talented young player who has impressed in the NAB League with Geelong Falcons. The 20-year-old was drafted by North Melbourne in the 2020 AFL draft and will make his debut in the upcoming season.
Lazzaro is a tall defender who is good at taking the ball off of players and holding onto it in the air. He is also good at running back and making first contacts with the ball. Lazzaro is a hard player to beat in one-on-one situations and is sure to be a key player for North Melbourne in the upcoming season.
He is a player who is likely to develop further over the next few years and could be a major player in the AFL one day.
Lazzaro is a great young talent who is sure to make an impact in the AFL. Charlie Lazzaro is a young and upcoming midfielder/forward for North Melbourne. He has shown great potential in the AFL system and is primed for great things in the future.
Lazzaro was born in Tasmania and moved to Victoria as a young child. He started playing football at an early age and was quickly identified as a talented player. Lazzaro was drafted by North Melbourne in the 2020 AFL Draft and has since made an impact in the junior system.
He was named in the Victorian U18 side that won the national championship in 2018. Lazzaro has shown great promise in the AFL system and is looking to establish himself as a key player for North Melbourne.
He has the ability to both score and create opportunities for his team mates. Lazzaro is a hardworking player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a versatile player who can play as a midfielder or forward. Lazzaro is a young player with a lot of potential.
He is looking to establish himself as a key player in the North Melbourne side and improve his game further. Lazzaro is a talented player who has the potential to become a star in the AFL system. He is looking to make an impact in the league and establish himself as a key player.
Lazzaro is a hardworking player who is looking to establish himself as a key player in the North Melbourne side. He has the ability to both score and create opportunities for his team mates
. Lazzaro is a talented player who is looking to make a name for himself in the AFL system. He has the potential to become a star and establish himself as a key player in the North Melbourne side.
49. Paul Curtis
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2022-: North Melbourne: 10 (6)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 16, 2022.
Paul Curtis was born on 3 March 2003 in Melbourne, Victoria. Curtis played for the Western Jets in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 2017-2021. Curtis was drafted by the North Melbourne Football Club in the 2021 national draft.
Curtis made his debut for North Melbourne in the round 24 match against Geelong at Blundstone Arena. Curtis is a forward, and is 185 cm tall and 75 kg in weight. Curtis is a talented player who is looking to break into the North Melbourne side and improve his career.
Curtis is a hard-working player who is looking to improve his skills and become a better player. Curtis is a loyal player who is looking to improve his relationship with his teammates and the club. Curtis is looking to continue his development as a footballer and become a key player for North Melbourne in the future.
Final Words
North Melbourne Football Club has produced some of the most iconic and revered players in the history of Australian Rules football. From the legendary Ron Barassi and Leigh Matthews to the current crop of stars such as Jarrad Waite, Ben Brown and Trent Cotchin, the Kangaroos have always been a force to be reckoned with.
It is hard to choose just one best player from the Kangaroos’ illustrious history, but the likes of Matthews, Barassi and Waite are undisputed legends and will always be remembered as some of the finest players to ever grace the game.
