There's no denying Wayne Carey's impact stretches far and wide at Arden Street, but so powerful was the 'King's' reign, his influence is still being felt, even throughout the club's AFLW side. 

So much so, North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos' vice-captain Brittany Gibson has chosen to wear his famous No.18.

“Being a North supporter my entire life, it was Wayne Carey-inspired,’’ Gibson told North Media.

“Growing up, I used to see him on TV dominating games. I remember the premierships they won when I was probably eight or nine years old, if not younger.”

A lifelong Roos supporter, the 26-year-old revealed a long association with the number.

“For most of my career, aside from last year and early on, I’ve worn the number 18,” she added.

“I was born on the 18^th, so I thought of it as an omen. We’ve actually moved our wedding so that it falls on the same date as my partner is also born on the 18^th as well.

“Basically, it’s all based around North Melbourne, Wayne Carey and the fact that I was born on that day.

“When I was asked to nominate my preferred number, I had my fingers crossed. I even put the same one three times, so I didn’t give them much of a choice.

“Since coming to North, I’m just ticking off childhood dreams. First being named vice-captain, then obviously getting the number I wanted. I think the next dream is to win a premiership with the number on my back.

“I really take home the sentimental stuff. I want to be a part of North’s history forever.”

In fact many of the players will begin their journeys wearing numbers of great personal significance.

Kaitlyn Ashmore, who forms part of the broader leadership group, has selected No.10, paying homage to her late grandfather.

“My ‘pa’ had a stroke randomly,” Ashmore said.

“I’m still a bit emotional about it. That’s why I wear number 10 on my back.

“Because that was the day he passed away [and] that’s the day I realised I’m going to have a crack at footy,” she told the league's website.

Despite donning No.2 for the bulk of her representative career with the Hockeyroos, accomplished dual sportswoman Georgia Nanscawen will wear 22 in her inaugural AFLW campaign.

The new recruit looking to duplicate her previous sporting success.

“It’s a new chapter in my life, so why not double the number?” she said.

“Double is always better and I plan for it to be double as good. Another option was the number 20, which ‘Carji’ Greeves wore, he was my great, great uncle and won the first Brownlow medal.

“There could be sentiment with that number as well, but I’m going to be the first woman to wear 22 for North Melbourne. Going on with my new personal chapter, as well as one for the club.”

For club captain Emma Kearney, No.9 was an aesthetic choice.

“I really wanted a single digit number,” she said.

“Looking at other number nines in the AFL, it’s held by a lot of respected players. I also think it looks good.”

1 – Sophie Abbatangelo
2 – Daria Bannister
3 – Taylor Mesiti
4 – Elisha King
5 – Katherine Gillespie-Jones
6 – Emma Humphries
7 – Ashleigh Riddell
8 – Alison Drennan
9 – Emma Kearney
10 – Kaitlyn Ashmore
11 – Daisy Bateman
12 – Nicole Bresnehan
13 – Courteney Munn
16 – Tahlia Randall
17 – Jamie Stanton
18 – Brittany Gibson
19 – Jasmine Grierson
20 – Beth Lynch*
21 – Jess Trend
22 – Georgia Nanscawen
23 – Moana Hope
24 – Maddison Smith
25 – Jasmine Garner
26 – Jessie Williams*
27 – Jessica Duffin
28 – Libby Haines
29 – Chloe Haines
31 – Danielle Hardiman
35 – Jenna Bruton
60 – Emma King