Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.
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Season statistics
Games: 6
Goals: 8
Disposals: 62
Disposal efficiency: 71%
Tackles: 26
More statistics in the player profile
Season highlights
Round 23 v Melbourne
- 11 disposals, 4 goals (career high), 5 tackles
Inaugural Gif of the Year winner
Season in review
From almost being ineligible for the 2013 draft class to an AFL debut just eight months later. It was a rapid rise for 18-year-old Kayne Turner in his first year at Arden Street.
Arriving at North Melbourne weighing just 67 kilos, very few figured Turner to have anything other than a development year in 2014, learning the ropes and becoming acclimatised to the life of an AFL footballer.
However consistent performances at VFL level for Werribee raised the eyebrows of the coaching staff, and soon he was being considered for a North debut. In Round 20, Turner’s time arrived. He was elevated off the rookie list and immediately made an impact against the GWS Giants, goaling in the first quarter and ending with 12 disposals for the match.
A four goal haul in the final home and away round booked the small forward’s spot for the Elimination Final. In front of more than 78,000 at the MCG, he relished the stage, playing an important role in North’s second half comeback.
Following the season, Turner was upgraded to the senior list for 2015.
In the news
September 3 – Roos back fearless Turner – NMFC.com.au
"I suppose it's funny saying you stand taller with a 60-kilo guy running out there, but honestly you do. He attacks everything a million miles an hour and it's good to play alongside him.” – Ben Cunnington
September 16 – Turner passes pressure test – NMFC.com.au
"When I saw his vision and the way he plays, he’s fearless. He rises to the occasion. The bigger the stage the better, he just absolutely loves it. They are the players you want." – Brad Scott
