As a 187-centimetre high-flyer, Curtis Taylor’s natural X-factor, coupled with his height and wiry frame make him a difficult matchup for defenders and wingers across the AFL.
A raw prospect when drafted, he played just three games in his first season at senior level, before nine in his second as he adapted to the pace of AFL football.
The versatile No.5 didn't miss a game in the 2022 season, playing all 22 games while recording career-high numbers in all statistical measures.
North Melbourne debut: Round 8, 2019
2023: The versatile Roo chalked up 16 games in 2023 while being deployed at half-forward and through the wings under senior coach Alastair Clarkson and interim boss Brett Ratten.
He fell out of favour during the middle part of the campaign, but after stringing together some impressive performances in the VFL, Taylor earned a call-up prior to Round 18 to feature in the senior side for the first time since Round 9.
He clunked nine marks and collected 18 disposals on that day against the Hawks and held his spot for the remainder of the season.
The No.5 slotted his ninth goal of the year in the big Round 24 win over the Suns, before sustaining a small fibula fracture which sidelined him for the early stages of the off-season.
