Over the next week, kangaroos.com.au will be looking back at each month of the home and away season, recapping the biggest stories around Aegis Park throughout 2011 - (Click on the blue text to view the stories)

Todd Goldstein was edging in on Gary Dempsey's 30 year-old hit-out record with several outstanding efforts in the ruck.

Jack Ziebell faced an anxious wait at the tribunal for striking, but escaped with a reprimand while Ben Cunnington was simply trying to secure a spot having been used in a variety of roles.

Hawk Jordan Lewis expected a fierce contest from North in Launceston and that's exactly what he got. Matty Campbell almost single-handedly got the Kangaroos over the line in a enthralling final quarter.

CEO Eugene Arocca spoke of the club's plan to match Hawthorn in the Tasmanian market targeting 8,000 members, while Brad Scott was forced to dismiss suggestions Hamish McIntosh would be traded.

It was a landmark day at the club when Brent Harvey and Scott signed new deals and Mazda and Blades re-committed their sponsorships. James Brayshaw caught the attention of the media after calling Jeff Kennett and Eddie McGuire 'fat cats'.

The players enjoyed a well-earned break with their second bye of the year as discussions begun to emerge on what North would have to do to partake in September action, but there was still plenty of reliance on other results.

Supporters rejoiced when it was revealed the popular reverse strip would be retained for 2012, while there was similar excitement from Aaron Mullett who was told of his upcoming debut at training before the clash against the Dockers.

A group of North Melbourne players brought smiles to the faces of 70 Kangaroos fans at a local primary school and two days later, they had their most convincing win of the season by 98-points. Following the match, Scott said his team was now 'ready for September'.

Emerging forward Aaron Black continued his progression with five goals in the VFL to prompt calls of a debut and Mullett was keen for more senior action.

Jack Ziebell overcame a heavy chest knock to put his hand up to play, as did Cameron Richardson who racked up more than 30 disposals for the Roosters.

It was the end of an era for one of the club's champions with Brady Rawlings announcing he'd retire at the end of 2011 and premiership coach Denis Pagan described him as one of 'North's best ever'.

There was plenty of hype surrounding the clash against the Saints, but apart from the opening quarter and a half, it was a night to forget. A 65-point loss ended any hopes of a finals berth and Scott admitted his team just couldn't match it with the AFL's elite sides.