That's the problem facing 200,000 Dream Team enthusiasts with round one just around the corner.
At kangaroos.com.au we mightn't be able to shed light on your opposition picks, but we can help you with your all-important North Melbourne selections.
Over the next few weeks we will be analysing every line in the North side from defence to attack to assist you build the ultimate squad.
Of course, you could always just pick 33 Kangaroos and take the hassle out of it all!
Today we look at North Melbourne's forwards.
The midfielders
The defenders
The rucks
Tell us below who you'll be picking and why.
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The proven performers
Brent Harvey
Price: $393,400
2010 games: 22 2010 average DT: 94.6
2010 highest score: 163 v West Coast/Fremantle
Career average: 80.4
Round 1 break even: 95
The verdict: Not many players can boast a career average of over 80 throughout 15 years, but Harvey is certainly one of those unique types.
The North Melbourne captain could spend more time forward this year which could inhibit his ability to record regular scores above 90.
However, the 32 year-old hasn't lost any of his pace or ball-winning ability and doesn't need long in the middle to rack up big numbers.
Priced at almost $400,000, it might be worth waiting to see what Brad Scott has planned for the number 29 in 2011.
Time to shine
Lachlan Hansen
Price: $287,700
2010 games: 21 2010 average DT: 69.2
2010 highest score: 109 v Port Adelaide
Career average: 61.2
Round 1 break even: 69
The verdict: You only have to look at Hansen's year-by-year averages to see he's getting better with age.
After managing about 60 points a game in 2009, he boosted that to 69 last season.
He's settled down in an attacking post after being moved around the ground in previous years, and the 22 year-old is sure to relish playing alongside Drew Petrie in attack.
A marking machine, Hansen will be a key to North's success in 2011 and looks a safe bet for your starting line-up.
Aaron Edwards
Price: $289,900
2010 games: 14 2010 average DT: 69.8
2010 highest score: 94 v Essendon
Career average: 69.7
Round 1 break even: 70
The verdict: The worrying thing about selecting Edwards' is that in four years at the club he's yet to manage over 15 senior games.
On the other hand, the number 27 has had one of his best pre-seasons and while he hasn't had a massive NAB series, there have been promising signs with his work-rate becoming a feature of his game.
It remains to be seen whether Edwards, Ben McKinley and Ben Warren can operate in the same forward line - but all is sure to be sorted in the early rounds.
Wait and see what Brad Scott has planned.
Expect improvement
Lindsay Thomas
Price: $249,900
2010 games: 18 2010 average: 60.2
2010 highest score: 165 v Carlton
Career average: 69.2
Round 1 break even: 69
The verdict: Other than two big scores against Carlton and Fremantle, Lindsay Thomas' Dream Team output in 2010 was disappointing.
He did have an excuse though after playing much of the second half of the season with a knee injury.
Despite being selected as a substitute in the NAB Cup, he's fought back strongly, including a six-goal haul against the Bulldogs.
Ben Warren
Price: $261,400
2010 games: 10 2010 average: 62.9
2010 highest score: 90 v Port Adelaide
Career average: 59.2
Round 1 break even: 63
The verdict: Warren's success might be dependent on exactly where he's used on the field. Tipped to play further up the ground and possibly pushing into the midfield, it could lead to an increase in scores.
Last year he was consistent without really dominating a match, but this year could be a different story with more support around him in Drew Petrie and Ben McKinley.
Keep an eye on early form.
Ben McKinley
Price: $261,400
2010 games: 16 2010 average: 63.6
2010 highest score: 116 v St Kilda
Career average: 58.3
Round 1 break even: 63
The verdict: The former Eagle is a proven goal-kicker but last year struggled to shore up a regular senior spot.
He booted 46 goals in 2009, but surprisingly scored higher in 2010 in just ten games.
Brad Scott's early pre-season selections suggest he could see a starting role, and being re-invigorated at a new club could see a change in his fortunes in the opening rounds.
On the rise
Sam Wright
Price: $248,700
2010 games: 20 2010 average: 59.9
2010 highest score: 109 v Western Bulldogs
Career average: 57.4
Round 1 break even: 60
The verdict: After a quiet start to the 2010 season for Dream Team selectors, Wright sprung to life after the mid-season break.
While he isn't yet in the upper echelon of scorers, three tallies above 80 in the final five rounds provides plenty of reason to expect a rise in value early.
He suffered a bout of pneumonia at the start of the pre-season but after a slow start, his form in the NAB Challenge suggests he hasn't lost any of his nous around the goals.
It will be harder this year with so many good players pushing for a spot up forward, but Wright has the potential to be a bargain selection and regular starter in your team.
First-year favourite
Cameron Richardson
Price: $97,600
2010 games: - 2010 average: -
2010 highest score: -
Career average: -
Round 1 break even: 24
The verdict: It's hard to see Richardson spending any time up forward this season, but as a multi-position player his versatility is a bonus.
101 DT points during matches against the Bulldogs and Cats has seen Richardson emerge as an early favourite amongst selectors.
Expected to play across half-back and through the midfield, he's been earmarked by coach Brad Scott to represent the royal blue and white in his first season.
Few players around his price range can boast Richardson's NAB Cup form, and at under $100,000 he looks a steal.
The smokeys
Majak Daw
Price: $92,500
2010 games: - 2010 average: -
2010 highest score: -
Career average: -
Round 1 break even: 22
The verdict: While most believe Daw still needs further time to develop, the signs from the big man in the NAB Cup were very encouraging.
He didn't look out of place against bigger opponents in the ruck, and while there's still kinks in his game, the potential is obvious.
With McIntosh out early, it will be Daw's greatest chance to possibly gain a debut.. but he'll have to be promoted from the rookie list first and competition is fierce.
Kieran Harper
Price: $92,500
2010 games: - 2010 average: -
2010 highest score: -
Career average: -
Round 1 break even: 22
The verdict: Harper is a possible Dream Team special in future years. Dynamic around the goals and with pace to boot he will look to add a new dimension in attack.
Having said that, he is still lightly framed, and may need to time to adapt to the rigours of senior football.
Down the track
Matt Campbell
Price: $213,900
2010 games: 12 2010 average: 51.5
2010 highest score: 85 v Richmond
Career average: 50.6
Round 1 break even: 52
The verdict: Campbell showed in the NAB Challenge that sometimes his blistering pace can work against him. While on a long chase he injured his hamstring, and just when he will return depends on his rehabilitation.
Had his strongest pre-season in a long time before the setback, but will need bide his time rather than rushing back.
Aaron Black
Price: $97,600
2010 games: - 2010 average: -
2010 highest score: -
Career average: -
Round 1 break even: 24
The verdict: After a patient recovery from a groin injury, Black is getting back to full fitness on the training track and showing signs of why he was regarded so highly at the National Draft in 2009.
Considering his form in the few VFL games he did manage last season, Black could be a chance for senior football later in the year.
Injury list
Ayden Kennedy
Price: $97,600
2010 games: - 2010 average: -
2010 highest score: -
Career average: -
Round 1 break even: 24
The verdict: Would have been in the smokey section but for a season-ending knee injury suffered in the NAB Challenge.
Had shown some great signs against the Giants, so it's a real shame he'll have to spend the year on the sidelines.
