North Melbourne selected Eddie Ford in the fourth round of the 2020 AFL Draft with pick no.56.
An exciting, high-flying medium forward, Ford has shown over the early stages of his career that he can take a big grab, hit the scoreboard, and produce plenty of energy in the Roos' front half.
North Melbourne debut: Round 20, 2021
2023: After spending the first portion of the year in the VFL, Ford broke into the senior side in Round 10 and held his spot as the season progressed.
He featured in a range of positions but was mostly sighted inside forward 50 where he blossomed playing alongside the likes of Nick Larkey and Paul Curtis.
He burst out of the blocks in Round 21 against the Demons in Tasmania, booting three first-quarter goals in pulsating fashion.
Ford capped off a fine 14-match campaign promisingly in Round 24 against Gold Coast, kicking another three goals from 19 touches to earn a Rising Star nomination. The Roos' third win of the season also marked the first of Ford's career.
