North Melbourne's 2011 campaign is now complete and most players are enjoying a well earned break. Now is the perfect time to analyse each of them, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and see who is best suited to take the club forward.

kangaroos.com.au is conducting reviews on all 46 players, underlining their best games, season statistics and video highlights.

We also want you to have your say in the comments section below and don't forget to vote on the Blackwoods Supporter’s Player of the Year.


Leigh Adams
Games: 21
Goals: 16

kangaroos.com.au says:
After finishing third in the 2010 Syd Barker Medal, it seemed Adams was finally getting the recognition he deserved.

He had a pre-season setback and underwent minor heart surgery in December, but was back in action in time for the NAB Cup.

Adams had a fine start to the year with two goals and 18 disposals against the Eagles in round one, and aside from a rare quiet period in the middle of the season, he was again one of North's most consistent players.

Knee soreness kept him out of the clash against the Hawks in round 20, but he came back in after the bye and played arguably his best three matches of the year.

Played mainly at half-forward but with stints in the midfield, Adams is small in stature but makes up for it with his attack on the footy.

Adams will be in the running for the best and fairest once again.

By the numbers
Disposals: 417 (average 19.9)
Kicks: 198 (average 9.4)
Handballs: 219 (average 10.4)
Tackles: 87 (average 4.1)

Best games
Round 8 v Melbourne
28 possessions, seven marks, six tackles, one goal

Round 15 v St Kilda
17 possessions, three goals

Round 22 v Fremantle
28 possessions, eight marks, one goal

In the news
Adams needs heart surgery - December 5, 2010
Adams flying under the radar - March 3, 2011
All Patched up - April 6, 2011

Memorable moments
Adams chases down Pearce Hanley - Round 18, 2011
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Adams tackle on Lindsay Gilbee - Round 17, 2011
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Adams snap goal - Round 15, 2011
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Adams kicks a ripper - Round 11, 2011
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Adams courageous to Petrie - Round 9, 2011
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