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North Melbourne finished its preseason in style on Saturday, leading at every change to defeat Richmond by 14 points in a high-scoring affair.

One of the big moments of the game was Jack Ziebell’s injury. Ziebell came off the ground on a stretcher in the second quarter after a hard collision with Alex Rance. The midfielder was diagnosed with concussion but nothing more serious than that.

What’s exciting is the awesome form Ziebell was in up to that point. Spending just 26 percent of the game on the ground, the vice-captain still managed to record 11 disposals, three tackles and a super goal for a 50-point total.

At $480,000, Ziebell is one who simply must be considered for your AFL Fantasy Classic forward line, and would make a good pick-up in the draft-based game AFL Fantasy Elite as well.

North’s best fantasy performer on the day – and the only player on the field to score 100 or more fantasy points – was ruckman Todd Goldstein ($496,000), who scored 104.

17 disposals, 29 hit-outs and six tackles meant a big fantasy day for Goldstein, and while they don’t score any fantasy points his total of four clearances was impressive too.

Goldstein’s average of 87 points per game from last year reflects the time he spent recovering from a Round 1 shoulder injury, but in the second half of the year his average was just a tick under 100. He’s a more than worthy selection in both AFL Fantasy Classic and Elite.

Brent Harvey was one of North’s best as usual, with his score of 93 coming from 23 disposals and two goals. While he doesn’t come cheap at $565,000 he will be worth every cent if he continues to perform like he did against the Tigers.

Daniel Wells had 26 disposals and seven inside 50s, the best of any North player in both categories, and finished with 92 points. To see Wells in such good form is an exciting prospect after his injury struggles in 2014, and it’s good news for fantasy coaches too.

Priced at $356,000, Wells is a bargain given the numbers he can produce in full flight. He could make a lot of money for those willing to back him in.

North’s midfielders Ben Cunnington (85 points), Andrew Swallow (75), Sam Gibson (73) and Nick Dal Santo (72) all put in solid performances to finish off their pre-seasons. Of the four, Swallow – priced at $508,600 in AFL Fantasy Classic – offers the most bang for your buck.

Former Bulldog Shaun Higgins continued to show good signs for the Kangaroos, kicking three goals to go with 15 disposals, five marks and four tackles. He seems to have settled into a forward line role and has proven to be dangerous, kicking six goals from his two pre-season outings.

In fantasy terms, he’s well worth considering as an AFL Fantasy Classic selection, although his price tag of $430,000 isn’t especially low. Given the lack of high-scoring defenders available this year however, Higgins should definitely be considered for your backline, and the fact he can also be played as a forward is just cream on the top.

Finally, we must again mention Mason Wood. Handed more responsibility in the absence of Jarrad Waite and Aaron Black, Wood took his chances recording 10 disposals and two goals for a solid 63 points in limited time. Priced at $260,000, Wood is in need of a strong run of senior games if he is to be a valuable selection – keep an eye on him, all the same.