Since James Brayshaw and his Board took control in late 2007, North Melbourne has transformed itself from a struggling club, to a respected organisation, once again in control of its future.  Below is how it all unfolded to this point in time, with some key events.

DECEMBER 2007

Relocation rejected
Brayshaw board takes control
Club debt at approximately $8 million

2008

Eugene Arocca appointed CEO
Club re-establishes North Melbourne name
Record membership of 34,000
Funding approved for new Arden St facility
Record $1m profit announced
Shares-based ownership structure dissolved

2009

Dean Laidley resigns
Darren Crocker installed as interim coach
Brad Scott appointed
New $15m facility completed
The Huddle community facility established
$60,000 profit recorded

2010

Talks begin over deal for games in Hobart games
$233,000 profit recorded
High altitude Utah camps begin

2011

$1.9m oval redevelopment funding secured
Membership hits 30,000 after dropping to 29,000 in 2010
Footy department spending hits $15 million - up from $11.9 million in 2007
Three year deal signed for two games a year in Hobart
$580,000 loss recorded
"Box On" debt reduction plan initiated

2012

Eugene Arocca resigns as CEO
34,000 members
Oval upgrade begins
$1.5 million MSL debt wiped
$1m debt money raised - debt reduced to below $4m
$1m profit announced
Carl Dilena appointed CEO

2013

Record 35,000 membership
Geoff Walsh returns as director of football
Leigh Tudor, Gavin Brown, Cameron Ling, John Donehue join footy department
Luke McDonald taken as father/son
Nick Dal Santo recruited as restricted free agent
$1m profit
Debt reduced by further $1m - now sits under $3m
Key players including Petrie, Thompson, Wells and Ziebell sign new contracts