With North’s 2016 season complete, NMFC.com.au analyses the performance of each player by using statistics, a coach review, season highlights and much more.

In a season where he played his 50th AFL game, Ben Brown emerged as arguably North’s number one key-forward for the future.

His 41 goals led all Roos, and he only needs nine more majors to reach 100 for his career.

View Ben Brown’s player profile

Statistics

AFL

Games: 22
Goals: 41
Disposals: 239
Marks: 115

Season highlights

Round 5 v Gold Coast: 14 disposals, 5 marks, 4 goals
Round 16 v West Coast: 14 disposals, 6 marks, 4 goals

Quotes

“It was less about being results-driven, just about going back to what makes you a good mark or a good kick.” – Brown about focusing on the basics

"I suppose it's something I didn't imagine a few years ago that I'd come up to a milestone.” – Brown in the lead-up to his 50th game

“I’m still trying to play my role in the forward line — as long as I do that the results will come.” – Brown on fitting into the forward setup

What the coach said – Leigh Tudor

“He had a good year, and it was still another learning year for Browny because he got the best defender quite a few times.

“You would think next year with a few of the departures that he might get the best backman again.

“His pre-season will be based around getting stronger and quicker while working on his one-on-one work because he’ll be playing on the better players again.

“His preparation is fantastic. Everyone can picture exactly how he has a shot for goal because his routine is the same every time.

“He does everything right and gives himself every chance to play well every week. We need him to go to another level because 41 goals isn’t easy and we need him to do that and more.

“He’s up for the challenge and he’s really keen to take on the best defenders in the competition.”