Drew Petrie

Arguable North’s most valuable player, Petrie was a second round draft selection in the 2000 National Draft.

Now a seasoned campaigner and vice-captain of the club, he has been used in a variety of roles throughout his career.

Strong and athletic, Petrie can play as a damaging forward, effective ruck and negating defender. His contested marking and work ethic are a feature of his game and he has the ability to win a match off his own boot. Draft history: 2000 National AFL Draft 2nd round selection (North Melbourne) No. 23 overall traded by Adelaide for Evan Hewitt.

First game for North Melbourne: Round 1, 2001 v Essendon. NMFC Cap: 884. Player honours: 2nd Best and Fairest 2008, International Rules Series 2008.

Player sponsors: Wayne and Megan Goldspink/ Wodonga Homemaker Centre/ Laura, David and Jill Edmonds.