With North’s 2016 season now complete, NMFC.com.au takes a look at the performance of each player this year.

Statistics, a coach review, season highlights and much more are all covered below.

After being selected with the Roos’ second pick in last year’s draft, Ryan Clarke burst onto the scene.

The midfielder impressed from his very first day at Arden Street, and never looked back.

View Ryan Clarke’s player profile

Statistics

AFL

Games: 6
Disposals: 105
High: 27 disposals v Collingwood
Inside 50s: 14
Tackles: 13

VFL

Games: 12
Disposals: 306
Tackles: 66
Marks: 40
Inside 50s: 36

Season highlights

Round 16 v West Coast: AFL debut
Round 18 v Collingwood: 27 disposals, AFL Rising Star nomination

Quotes

"I'm really stoked. It just shows that the club has faith in me.” – Clarke after signing a contract extension in February

"I didn't have too long to worry and stress about it which was good I thought. Looking back, I had a pretty good sleep and wasn't stressed.” – Clarke talking about his AFL debut as a late inclusion

“I learned heaps in those six weeks, just from the professionalism of the other boys, and particularly the senior boys.” – Clarke on his stint in the AFL side

What the coach said – Development Coach David Loader

“For a first-year player, he had a terrific season. He played VFL footy and then went up to play half a dozen games in the AFL.

“When he came back (to the VFL), he looked way more accomplished as a player, strong and aggressive.

“Some of his inside work was exceptionally good and around stoppages he’s a livewire.

“His running patterns got a lot stronger as the year went on. He was able to challenge the opposition running forward and going back he was able to help out defensively.

“His body work also became better and better as the year went on. He’s a big, strong kid and late in the year he looked really good around the footy.”