We take a look back at each player's 2019 season, this time focusing on 16-30.

16. Scott Thompson
19 AFL games | Key stats - 15.2 disposals, 4.7 marks

The veteran defender enjoyed another solid year as the heart of the backline, once again forming a strong partnership with Robbie Tarrant.

The number 16 played 19 games, and was a valued leader on and off the field, helping the young mob of defenders such as Sam Durdin and Ben McKay.

Thompson announced his retirement at the end of the season, and played his final game in Round 23.

17. Jasper Pittard
22 AFL games | Key stats - 18.3 disposals, 5.7 spoils, 6.1 one percenters

Arguably the least heralded of the off-season arrivals, Pittard quickly established himself as an integral member of the back six and became a fan favourite. 

Playing every game, the former Port defender’s courageous displays and intercept marking caught the eye of North fans. 

Pittard ranked second for the Roos in marks (131) and spoils (126), and third in intercept marks (42). 

18. Shaun Atley
22 AFL games| Key stats - 20.1 disposals, 3.4 marks, 1.6 bounces,

After playing in the forward line for the bulk of 2017 and 2018, Atley returned to defence. 

His dash and ability to break lines was an important asset off half-back, and he averaged a career-best 20 disposals, and managed the fifth-most bounces in the competition (33). 

After playing 99 games straight, the number 18 missed the Round 20 win over Hawthorn after dislocating his kneecap in the previous round. 

He was able to return and find some strong late-season form, including a career-best 29 disposals against Port. 

19. Sam Wright
4 AFL games, 8 VFL games| Key stats (AFL) - 18 disposals, 3.8 marks

Wright’s season was again interrupted by injury, resulting in the popular backman announcing his retirement prior to the Round 20 clash with the Hawks. 

The number 19 managed four AFL games between Rounds 5-8, but required mid-season surgery on his ankle. 

He went on to play six more games in the VFL, including a memorable send-off win against Box Hill in Round 18.

20. Nick Larkey
17 AFL games, 3 VFL games| Key stats - 9.2 disposals, 1.4 contested marks, 26 goals

The 2018 Frosty Miller Medal winner was forced to bide his time in the VFL once again at the start of the season, before receiving an AFL call-up ahead of the Round 6 clash with Port. 

Once in the AFL team, Larkey didn’t look back, and played each of the remaining 16 games. 

His 26 goals were equal second for the Roos, and the equal second most by a Rising Star. 

Larkey proved a strong secondary target in the forward line, and Impressed with his accurate kicking for goal.

Larkey was the Rising Star nominee for Round 16. 

21. Dom Tyson
3 AFL games, 4 VFL games| Key stats (AFL) - 21.3 disposals, 4.7 marks

After arriving from Melbourne, Tyson played the first three games of the season. 

The midfielder’s year was then largely injury interrupted, as calf and shoulder issues meant he would only go on to play another four games in the VFL. 

Tyson underwent shoulder surgery at the end of the season, and will be looking to bounce back strongly 2020. 

22. Todd Goldstein
22 AFL games| Key stats - 16.8 disposals, 33.5 hitouts, 9.1 contested possessions

Goldstein reestablished himself as one of the best ruckmen in the game with a dominant season. 

The 2015 All Australian averaged career-bests in disposals (16.8) and clearances, (3.7) and accumulated the fourth-most hit-outs in the AFL. 

Goldstein’s performance against Port in Round 22 was one of the finest of his career, as he totaled 34 disposals, 28 hitouts, 9 clearances and a goal.

The number 22 finished the season rated as the sixth-best player overall in the AFL Player Ratings. 

23. Ben McKay
3 AFL games, 13 VFL games| Key stats (VFL) - 10.6 disposals, 4.6 marks 

McKay began the season in the AFL team, taking the place of the suspended Thompson for the clash with Fremantle.

He held his spot for three rounds, but ultimately played most of the season in the VFL.

With Tarrant and Thompson in impressive form, McKay found opportunity hard to come by, but put in some impressive performances in the VFL, including a 14-mark effort against Sandringham.

24. Sam Durdin
9 AFL games, 3 VFL games| Key stats - 8.8 disposals, 3 marks

Durdin missed the beginning of the season after injuring his finger in unfortunate circumstances, and returned via the VFL in Round 8.

The number 24 was given an opportunity when Thompson withdrew late in Round 8, and played nine AFL games.

From Round 18 onwards, Durdin played five consecutive games and was rewarded with a new one-year deal.

25. Robbie Tarrant
22 AFL games | Key stats - 15.8 disposals, 6.2 marks, 85.6% efficiency

Tarrant continues to develop his reputation as one of the best, and most underrated key backs in the competition.

Rarely beaten one-on-one, Tarrant was a pillar in defence.

He also showed his ability to start attacks, rating above average for rebound 50s (4.5) and inside 50s (1.2).

Having played all 22 games, Tarrant will again be a top contender for Syd Barker Medal honours.

26. Tarryn Thomas
20 AFL games | Key stats - 12 disposals, 3.4 tackles, 16 goals

The No.8 draft pick at the 2018 National Draft made a strong impression in his first season.

Clean and skillful with the ball in hand, and tenacious without it, Thomas was part of an emerging crop of exciting Roos.

The 19-year-old kicked 16 goals as a forward, but has been identified as having a big future in the midfield.

Thomas was the Round 12 Rising Star nominee.

27. Will Walker

A PCL tear injury at the end of 2018 ended Walker’s impressive debut campaign, but rehabilitation complications, including a stress fracture in his tibia, saw the forward miss the entirety of 2019.

The 20-year-old has begun to up his conditioning, and has 2020 firmly in his sights.

28. Kayne Turner
21 AFL games | Key stats - 12.5 disposals, 3.5 tackles, 12 goals

Playing 21 games, Turner once again proved himself an important member of the forward line, with his pressure a hallmark of his game.

Although he didn’t score heavily, with 12 goals for the season, the number 28 often set the tone for the forward group with his attack on the ball and big tackles.

Turner was also used in the backline on occasions, notably playing on Gary Ablett in Round 8.

30. Bailey Scott
4 AFL games, 6 VFL games | Key stats - 13.3 disposals, 3.8 marks

Scott began his career in brilliant fashion, collecting 21 disposals and 2 goals in the Round 1 loss to Fremantle.

His efforts earned him a Rising Star nomination; the first of four for the Roos in 2019.

Scott played four of the first five AFL games, and six games in the VFL.

The number 30’s season was ended prematurely when he broke a bone in his foot, requiring mid-season surgery.