The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos' forward line, while still containing many of the same players from the previous season, underwent some serious alterations from the 2021 campaign.

The addition of Tahlia Randall as a marking target in the forward 50 changed the make up of North's forward line, with players thrust into new roles to balance the addition of another strong marking tall forward.

With forwards often being something of a streaky breed of player, different individuals performed well at different times this season. While inaccuracy did cost the Kangaroos at times, the forward line showed strong signs of development in 2022.

North Media looks at every player on the list and how they performed this season - this is the forward line's season in review.

1 - Sophie Abbatangelo

After struggling for form at times in the 2021 campaign Sophie Abbatangelo emerged from the 2022 season almost a totally different player than she was the year prior.

She played all but one game for the season - she missed the Round 1 clash with Geelong - and she cemented herself as a near undroppable member of the forward line.

'Abba' has always been a strong goalkicker, but this season she added tackling pressure and intent to her game. She was willing to hunt the opposition down and lock the ball inside the Kangaroos' attacking half more than ever before.

Her apparent mentality change towards defending in 2022 was one of the most pleasing aspects of the season past, and the best part is that her added defensive capability didn't come at the expense of her attacking output.

Season stats:
8.8 disposals (56.8 per cent efficiency, 5.5 contested possessions), 1.8 marks, 2.3 tackles, 1.2 intercepts, 2.6 score involvements per game. 5 goals.

2 - Daria Bannister

It was another season of consistent football for Daria Bannister this season after struggling with injury at early points of her career.

Playing all 11 games for the season, Bannister often struggled with the service provided to her in the forward 50, but even when she wasn't finding the ball she still found ways to contribute to the team's performance.

She kicked a pair of unbelievable goals at Ikon Park in Round 4 that took the wind out of Carlton on route to a Kangaroos victory.

Her solid season of production led to a nomination in the extended 22Under22 squad.

Season stats:
6.1 disposals (58.2 per cent efficiency, 3.5 contested possessions), 1.5 marks, 1.1 tackles, 1.2 intercepts, two score involvements per game. 7 goals

4 - Elisha King

After missing the entirety of the 2021 season with a season-ending hamstring injury, Elisha King has put herself in the best position to compete for a spot in North's best side until the injury bug unfortunately bit again.

She ruptured her ACL in pre-season and has been on the comeback trail ever since. While she's been injured her application towards her rehabilitation and her mentality around the group has been second to none.

A dangerous player in the forward half of the ground when fit, hopefully King can put her best foot forward next season.

6 - Alice O’Loughlin

A genuinely promising prospect in the forward line, Alice O'Loughlin benefitted from another season of development at AFLW level.

Her goal against Carlton is indicative of the type of player she can become, and her ability to create a contest in a high half-forward role wasn't undervalued within the team structure.

She lost her spot in the side in the run in to finals, but has already shown her class at VFLW level this season, kicking two goals to lead North to victory over Williamstown.

If she can continue her development and gain some confidence in the remainder of this VFLW campaign, O'Loughlin looks set to throw her hat into the ring to be North's breakout player of next season.

Season stats:
5.4 disposals (63.2 per cent efficiency, 3 contested possessions), one mark, 2.3 tackles, 1.6 intercepts per game. 2 goals.

11 - Daisy Bateman

After playing most of the early part of her career as a deep, goal-sneaking forward, Daisy Bateman experienced a change of role in 2022, becoming more of a linking player out of the half forward line.

She struggled at times in the early part of the year, but she found confidence after being dropped to the VFLW for a game, where she finished with 20 disposals and four tackles against Casey.

When she came back into the side, Bateman's tackling pressure and ability to find the football increased.

While she's still a dangerous player when playing as a deep forward, Bateman's holistic footballing development took a huge stride forward in 2022, and her ability to play anywhere in the forward line and on the wing looms as a strong asset to her side for next season.

Season stats:
7.5 disposals (73.3 per cent efficiency, 2.5 contested possessions), 2.9 marks, 1.6 tackles, 1.8 score involvements per game. 3 goals

13 - Tara Slender

Selected with a second-round pick in the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft, Tara Slender has shown promise as a key position prospect at either end of the ground.

She'll be hoping to continue her development as the Kangaroos progress onto the next AFLW campaign.

16 - Tahlia Randall

In her time in AFLW, Tahlia Randall has become synonymous with key defensive duties. In 2022 however she moved up the ground to become the leader of the Kangaroos' forward line.

Providing an exceptionally strong marking target inside 50, Randall flies at the ball with a vigour and brashness rarely seen in AFLW. Her relentless physicality allowed her smaller teammates first use of the ball when she didn't clunk the mark.

Her defensive instincts shone through too, with the tackling pressure she provides as a key forward not often found in traditional goalkickers.

A booming kick, Randall also showed some poise and finesse to be nominated for Goal of the Year in Round 10.

Moving from full-back to full -orward is a positional change that doesn't happen often. 2022 was certainly a season of learning the systems and patterns in the forward line for Randall, but she was a strong contributor and looked more comfortable in the position as the season progressed.

Season stats:
5.6 disposals (54.8 per cent efficiency, 3.2 contested possessions), 1.8 marks, 0.8 contested marks, 2.6 tackles per game. 9 goals

18 - Britt Gibson

Much like 2021, Britt Gibson spent the bulk of the 2022 season on the sidelines with a long-term hamstring injury.

The physicality and experience she brought into training could have been a weapon for the senior side had she gained match fitness quickly enough to put her hand up for selection.

Her leadership has been a strong asset in the VFLW campaign so far, and she's provided a difficult match-up for opposition defences.

21 - Lexi Hamilton

Brought in as an injury replacement player for Elisha King, Lexi Hamilton provided much needed depth and support in the ruck/forward position and competed with Emma King and Kim Rennie for a spot in the side.

She made her North AFLW debut in Round 2 against Adelaide in the absence of a concussed Kim Rennie, and played her second game of the season in Round 9 due to Emma King being sidelined by an ankle injury.

A dominant force at VFLW level, Hamilton developed well over the season and played well when called upon, most notably providing when providing strong aerial contests long up the line.

Season stats:
1.5 disposals (33.3 per cent disposal efficiency), 0.5 marks, two tackles, 4.5 hitouts per game.

43 - Grace Campbell

Excluded from the side for the middle third of the season, Grace Campbell fought her way back into the Kangaroos' line-up for the business end of the season.

A midfielder before moving to Arden Street Campbell's ability as a tackling forward in the contest was second to none, and she saved her strongest performance of the season for the qualifying final against Fremantle, where she finished with seven disposals and nine tackles.

The lack of an aligned VFLW season hurt Campbell's cases for a recall over this campaign. No reserve games in the early part of the AFLW season meant she couldn't press her case for a recall as much as she would have liked.

Season stats: 
Five disposals (40 per cent disposal efficiency, 3.6 contested), one mark, 3.8 tackles, 1.2 intercepts.