North Melbourne’s 2013 unfortunately came to an end after its Round 23 victory over Collingwood.
With the players now on a break, NMFC.com.au is looking at the year of every Kangaroo to make a senior appearance.
Their statistics, best games and highlights from the year are all covered in the individual season review.
Michael Firrito’s season statistics
| Games | Goals | Total disposals | Average disposals | Kicking efficiency | Handball efficiency | |
| Firrito | 17 | 0 | 252 | 14.82 | 75.3% | 91.1% |
| NMFC rank | Equal 16th | Equal 27th | 17th | 17th | 7th | 2nd |
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How Firrito finished the season
It was an up and down year for Firrito, as he spent six weeks out of the senior side in the latter stages of 2013.
Niggling knee and quad injuries caught up with Firrito, who had to sit out to heal. On his return to the field, he had to earn his spot back through the VFL at Werribee.
With Scott Thompson and Nathan Grima out for the last fortnight of the season, Firrito returned to face Lance Franklin and Travis Cloke, no small feat. His performances were encouraging, and perhaps a large reason he signed a one-year deal to play on in 2014, his 12th season at the club.
In the news
July 21: Firrito aims to rebound
“It’s been a big week personally for me and it was good to get out there and just think about the task at hand.”
August 8: Scott: Firrito North’s ‘heart and soul’
“Michael Firrito is the heart and soul of this football club, and he personifies the way we play and the way we go about things.”
September 23: Firrito decides his future
“I saw a few specialists and I was speaking to Brad (Scott) regularly about my status.”
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