North Melbourne's 2012 campaign is now complete and most players are enjoying a well earned break. Now is the perfect time to analyse each of them, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and see who is best suited to take the club forward.
kangaroos.com.au is conducting reviews on all players to play a senior game in 2012, underlining their best games, season statistics and video highlights.
Season stats
Games 23: Goals: 25
Disposals: 202 (8.8)
Kicks: 133 (5.8)
Handballs: 69 (3)
Marks: 48 (2.1)
Press play above to watch one of Harper's season highlights
Season highlights
Round 23: Started as substitute, four goals in 28-point win over GWS
Round 16: 10 possessions, 3 goals in 53-point win over Carlton
Round 5: 15 possessions, 2 goals, 6 tackles in 34-point win over Gold Coast
kangaroos.com.au says
Harper built on his debut season and his slight frame to consolidate his spot in the North 22. Playing all 23 games, he kicked 25 goals to rank fourth at the club behind Drew Petrie, Lindsay Thomas and Brent Harvey.
Alongside Matt Campbell, Harper had a number of appearances as the substitute and was well suited to the role. The highlight of those matches was the four goals he kicked against GWS Giants in Round 23 after being introduced early in the second quarter.
As 2013 draws closer, Harper could find himself pushing for more of a role further up the ground to have more of a consistent influence on games.
Quotes
"Harps' X-factor up forward we probably didn't have as well."
Ryan Bastinac on what Harper adds to the team
"When he arrived at Arden St, Harper weighed 79kg and was benchpressing 70-80kg. Now he is about 85kg and lifts 115kg."
Eliza Sewell - Herald Sun
"It fits him well, playing AFL footy. That quickness of the game."
Tim Harper, Kieran's brother
In the news
No weighing down Harper - January 22
An amazing solo effort - May 29
Running man - July 23
Video highlights
Kieran Harper amazing goal - May 27 - YouTube
Kieran Harper brilliant goal - July 22 - YouTube
Kieran Harper baulk and goal - September 17 - YouTube
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Player Review: Kieran Harper
Harper built on his debut season and his slight frame to consolidate his spot in the North 22.
