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.


Liam Anthony
Games: 13
Goals: 9

kangaroos.com.au says:
There were high hopes for Liam Anthony upon his return from a shoulder injury, but he'd probably be disappointed with his year.

The 24 year-old didn't lose any of his ball-winning ability during his time on the sidelines with more than 20 possessions during five of the first six games.

Nevertheless, he found himself on the outer following the round seven loss against the Cats.

He was back in the side a fortnight later and proved his worth as a forward option in wins against Adelaide and the Gold Coast but his season of up's and down's continued. He was later used well as a substitute in the clash with St Kilda but after he was unable to have the same impact the following week against a rampant Collingwood, he was subsequently dropped.

An ankle injury didn't stop him pushing for a recall, but it restricted him and a decision was made to end his season early.

By the numbers
Disposals: 241 (average 18.5)
Kicks: 141 (average 10.8)
Handballs: 100 (average 7.7)
Tackles: 37 (average 2.8)

Best games
Round 11 v Adelaide
26 possessions, two goals, four tackles

Round 12 v Gold Coast
21 possessions, three goals

In the news
Anthony primed for 2011 - January 19, 2011
Bring the heat: Anthony - March 21, 2011

Memorable moments
VFL highlights v Frankston - Round 20, 2011 
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Post-match interview - Round 11, 2011
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Liam Anthony's Utah - November, 2010
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