With North’s 2016 season complete, NMFC.com.au analyses the performance of each player by using statistics, a coach review, season highlights and much more.

North’s final selection in the 2015 National Draft at pick 60, Declan Mountford enjoyed a successful season in the VFL.

The only player to appear in every game for Werribee, the midfielder was able to develop well and build to the verge of an AFL debut by the end of the season.

View Declan Mountford’s player profile

Statistics

VFL

Games: 18
Disposals: 290
Tackles: 110
Goals: 9

Season highlights

April 1: Winner of the MCC President’s Medal for best on ground for Werribee against the AFL Academy at the MCG

Quotes

“It was a massive blur. I was actually working on the farm the day of the draft helping Dad out and it took my mind off it.” – Mountford reflecting on the National Draft

“It’s good for my development, seeing good players and how they go around the ground and get touches.” – Mountford on his first experience as a tagger in July

What the coach said – David Loader

“Dec’s an exceptionally athletically talented player, but above everything else he’s just so coachable.

“Where he’s come from, in a way he’s had the most to learn with the style of footy and access to a program full-time.

“He wants to be better, and he’s got such a super attitude in wanting to learn, and a real team-first attitude.

“He’s got exceptional speed and he’s really strong for a guy who’s not a big player, his ability to cause separation from a contest in tight is A-grade.

“He’s neatened up his kicking this year and his skill work in general, while his touch is coming around to allow him to keep playing at the highest level.

“He was able to play different roles for us this year in becoming a versatile player.”