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Drew Petrie will be the main beneficiary of Jarrad Waite's move to Arden Street according to David King.
The two-time premiership player and Fox Footy analyst said the former Carlton spearhead will ensure more one-on-one contests for Petrie.
"We haven't had someone who can take the attention off Drew on a regular basis for a long time and I reckon Jarrad will be the man to do that for us this year," King told NMFC.com.au in a past player survey.
"Drew gets double teamed constantly but having Jarrad there will change the opposition's approach. He's a player who can four to five goals in a hurry and will change the whole dynamic up forward in a big way."
Waite played 16 games for Carlton last season and booted 29 goals. Getting him to North to team up with Petrie could prove to be a master-stroke.
"It's going to be exciting to watch how they play alongside each other that's for sure."
Because of Waite's move to the Roos, King predicted Petrie will be North's leading goal kicker this season in the survey.
King also believes North is capable of going all the way this time around after losing in a preliminary final to the Swans.
"The addition of Jarrad and Shaun Higgins is huge and these guys can swing games; Waite more so than Higgins but they're both great players with a lot of talent who will improve our list dramatically. North should be a contender in my view."
See all of King's survey answers and predictions below.
Past player survey - King
1. What are your expectations of NMFC in 2015?
I expect us to be a contender for a flag this year.
2. Who will be NMFC's most improved player?
I'm hoping it will be Robbie Tarrant, but in defence. The centre-half-back role is one we really need to fill.
3. Will Brent Harvey play again in 2016?
Yes
4. What will the six-man forward line set-up be in round one?
Petrie, Waite, Black, Higgins, Thomas, Harvey
5. Which NMFC player are you most excited about seeing this season?
Jarrad Waite
6. Which player(s) need to make a statement?
Shaun Atley and Ryan Bastinac
7. Where will NMFC finish after the home and away season?
In the top 3
8. How many members will NMFC sign up?
45,000
9. Who is NMFC's most important player in 2015?
Todd Goldstein
10. Who will be the leading NMFC player in the following categories:
- Goals: Petrie
- Tackles: Swallow
- Possessions: Dal Santo
- Marks: Firrito
- Contested possessions: Cunnington
- Clearances: Cunnington
11. Complete the following sentence: If NMFC wins the Grand Final, I will:
Run a marathon next year.
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