After being drafted in 2006 and appearing in every AFL season since his Round 15 debut in 2008, there is nobody on North Melbourne’s list more experienced than Todd Goldstein.

The veteran ruck is an old head amongst young bodies in North Melbourne’s midfield, with both he and Ben Cunnington acting as twin pillars of knowledge for the next crop of stars. 

Goldstein has seen plenty of highs and lows through his career and says Sunday's result is definitely one of the biggest learning experiences. 

“We did so many things right in the first three quarters and we were really on top,” Goldstein told North Media.

“It’s just that next learning process of this group is we need to learn to get that kill, and when you’re on top to keep the opposition down.

“We’ll learn a lot from that last quarter, but also understand we did so many things right early on.”

Racking up 94 points for the game, North managed its highest score this season, sharing the load in the forward half of the ground with ten goal kickers.

Cam Zurhaar was at his bull-like best, Nick Larkey was a strong marking presence, while Cunnington and Tarryn Thomas were impactful from the middle of the ground, all finishing with two goals apiece.

Goldstein says the ability to score more frequently is indicative of not just the improvement in the team’s forward play, but also its defensive output.

“The offensive side you can definitely see improvements over the last couple of weeks,” he said.

“We did a lot of things right but we just need to learn from those fourth quarter mistakes.

“Some of our defenders will be the first to say they didn’t have their best games, I think the structures we’re putting around that really came forward.

“A few weeks ago if you’d have said we we’re going to be in front by 30 points at three quarter time against the Giants you probably would have laughed, but that just shows the maturity and development of our group.”