With North Melbourne’s 2015 season now complete, 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: 22
Disposal average: 14.5
Rebound 50’s: 67
One percenters: 87 (2nd at NMFC)
Season highlights
Round 3 v Port Adelaide: 21 disposals, five rebound 50’s, five one percenters, one goal
Round 14 v Gold Coast: 50th AFL game
Round 22 v Western Bulldogs: 24 disposals, 14 marks, seven rebound 50’s
View Tarrant’s player profile here
First half review – Josh Drummond
“We saw Taz train in the pre-season and were confident he’d have a good year.
“We knew with his size and athleticism we had a defender in the making but it was about how quickly he’d pick up the nuances of the game. Obviously it’s a little different being a defender to a forward.
“I’ve been impressed with how quickly he’s picked that up. He’s played on (Tom) Hawkins and (Travis) Cloke and done really well. We’ve been really happy with how he’s tracked this year.”
Second half review – Josh Drummond
“He’s a supreme athlete. For a guy of his size and strength, to be able to move the way he does is a real weapon.
“The big thing for him is just learning the nuances of defence. He’s really like a first year defender in a way, because all his previous footy has been up forward for the most part.
“He played on some great players and had his wins against them, while also having his challenges. He’ll continue to come along in leaps and bounds and there’s a heap of upside there.”
In the news
September 17 – Tarrant’s big move – STORY
“Each week the key forward has a different strength; it is a challenge but something I really look forward to.”
August 14 – My future is here – STORY
“The club's done so much for me in the past and I obviously have a lot of mates here so I was pumped to just get the contract done."
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