With North Melbourne’s 2015 season completed after a preliminary final loss, NMFC.com.au analyses the performance of each player for the year.
Statistics, a coach review and their efforts in each half of the year are below, as well as a comment section for you to have your say.
Statistics
AFL appearances: 23
Disposal average: 13.6
Rebound 50’s: 80 (2nd at NMFC)
One percenters: 85 (3rd at NMFC)
Season highlights
Round 4 v Geelong – 15 disposals, 11 one percenters
Round 15 v Geelong – 19 disposals, seven marks, five rebound 50’s, five inside 50’s
Round 22 v Western Bulldogs – 250th AFL game
First half review – Josh Drummond
“He’s been really reliable for us playing a number of different roles. It’s been anywhere from the resting ruckman to a smaller forward or resting midfielder like Jobe Watson when we played Essendon.
“He’s unheralded in many regards but he’s certainly well respected within our four walls and plays his role most weeks. His body is in good condition and he’s been able to get some continuity.”
Second half review – Josh Drummond
“Physically and mentally, he’s been super all year.
“Throughout the finals, while he’s never going to wow you on the stat sheet, the role he played for us was crucial.
“His finals series, playing on talls and smalls, quicks and marking players, he was able to really hold up under the pressure.
“He’s definitely an underrated part of our side.”
In the news
August 28 – Super Spud – STORY
“It’s a great achievement, I’m sure I’ll look back on it when I’ve finished and be really proud.”
July 1 – Taking the game on – STORY
“Our good has been quite good but then we've let teams in in little patches and that's cost us."
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