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.
Aaron Black’s season statistics
| Games | Goals | Total disposals | Average disposals | Kicking efficiency | Handball efficiency | |
| Black | 18 | 33 | 249 | 13.83 | 61.1% | 76.2% |
| NMFC rank | Equal 14th | 3rd | 18th | 19th | 24th | 31st |
PRESS PLAY above for the best of Black | YouTube
How Black finished the season
It was somewhat of a breakout year for Black and his good form continued from start to finish. Ending the season with 33 goals from 18 games, the number 35 hit the scoreboard in each of his matches.
Working in partnership with Drew Petrie, the duo, alongside Robbie Tarrant when healthy played a large part in North averaging more than 100 points a game. The Kangaroos were one of only four sides to achieve the feat during the regular season.
Black resisted reported advances from Fremantle following the season and signed a long-term deal to remain at Aegis Park until the end of 2017.
In the news
April 28 (video): Aaron Black kicks a beauty – YouTube
May 2 – Black was ‘mentally ready’
“In the VFL you can have a little lapse here and there and it might not really matter too much, whereas in the AFL if you're not concentrating for a few seconds your opponent will just run off you and get the footy”
September 1 (video): Aaron Black great snap – YouTube
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