Larkey has proven one of the best bargain picks in the history of the club, after going at No.73 in the 2016 AFL Draft.
After biding his time in the VFL, Larkey established himself as a mainstay of the side in 2019 before an injury-interrupted 2020.
He bounced back to lead the Roos’ goalkicking in each season since, booted 73 goals in 2023 to earn All-Australian selection and was elevated to the vice-captaincy.
North Melbourne debut: Round 18, 2017
Career Brownlow votes: 18
2024: While it wasn't quite the All-Australian campaign Larkey had produced in 2023, the key forward still performed admirably as North Melbourne's main target, kicking 46 goals – his second-highest season tally.
His five-goal hauls against West Coast in Round 13 and Richmond in Round 21 helped his team to victories, while four first-half majors against Collingwood reminded fans how quickly he can strike when things up the ground gel.
He hit triple figures for AFL appearances in Round 6 against Hawthorn, and kicked three goals despite the defeat.
