NMFC.com.au will be reviewing each player’s 2014 season.

Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.

[RELATED: All 2014 player reviews]

Season in review

In his second year at Arden Street, Wallace showed continued improvement in his quest to play AFL football.

After spending his debut season in the VFL reserves, Wallace earned a senior debut for North Ballarat in 2014, playing the entire season as its number one ruckman.

The 25-year-old regularly notched games with upwards of 40 hit-outs, continually learning the nuances of ruck-work and how to play differently against unique types of opponents.

At times Wallace was edged out of contests by his rivals, illustrating the need to work on his body work at contests. After working with the North Melbourne development coaches on improving the skill, he rebounded well towards the end of the season.

Armed with a new one year deal, signed halfway through 2014, his key focus over the pre-season will be to improve his game sense and fitness.

According to development manager Ben Dyer, it’s those two areas that will round out his game with his rucking already ‘very solid’.

In the news

June 16 – Roosters’ Report Card: Round 10 – NMFC.com.au

“He was very good. We wanted more out of him at half-time and we got it. He’s developing well and he’s a terrific player.” – Gerard FitzGerald

July 28 – A hungry Beast – NMFC.com.au

“I’ve worked really hard over the last two seasons; in and out of the offices with the development coaches, talking to the leaders of the team and trying to get better every day.”

August 23 – Roosters’ Report Card: Round 20 – NMFC.com.au

“We’ve been telling Eric to be more aggressive in recent times; not in a stupid way but just through being a presence at contests.” – Ben Dyer