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.


Todd Goldstein
Games: 21
Goals: 13

kangaroos.com.au says:
Goldstein led the league in hitouts (741) for 2011 in what can only be described as an incredible year for the 23-year old.

As North’s only ruckman with Hamish McIntosh out injured, the 201 centimetre giant was one of the AFL’s most improved players and displayed maturity well beyond his years.

Averaging almost 14 possessions and more than four tackles per game, he exceeded all expectations.

Named in the All Australian squad of 40, Goldstein helped the Kangaroos’ midfielders get first use of the ball and gathered a career high 26 disposals against Melbourne in round eight.

By the numbers
Disposals: 288 (average 13.7)
Handballs: 137 (average 6.5)
Handballs: 151 (average 7.2)
Marks: 73 (average 3.5)
Tackles: 92 (average 4.4)

In the news
North's awesome foursome - September 6, 2011
Goldstein reaches high - September 5, 2011
Goldstein climbs the list - August 23, 2011
Tap happy Goldstein - August 1, 2011
The McIntosh debate - July 5, 2011
Goldstein's giant task - April 14, 2011

Memorable moments
Goldstein kicks a late one - Round 18, 2011
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Goldstein press conference - June 22, 2011
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Thomas soccer to Goldstein goal - Round 8, 2011
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Goldstein's big fly - Round 8, 2011
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Goldstein & Harvey interview - Round 8, 2011 
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