Having not finished higher than 17th since 2019, North Melbourne could finally break the shackles that have seen them call the foot of the ladder home for most of the last half-decade.
The addition of five first-round draft picks will add to an already positive 2022 draft crop that included Rising Star winner Harry Sheezel and midfield gun George Wardlaw, with the Roos again carrying one of the younger lists into the competition next year.
Star onballer Luke Davies-Uniacke will again lead by example as the key cog at the heart of the Roos' gameplan, while spearhead Nick Larkey will be looking to improve on his career-best 71-goal season.
With Alastair Clarkson also in line to coach a full season after an interrupted start to his Arden Street tenure, a win tally close to double their 2023 count will be in their sights.
Ahead of the next chapter of the North Melbourne rebuild, here's what the Roos' best side for next season might look like...
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2. Midfielders
Easily the Kangaroos' strongest area of the field, and by some distance.
Inside bull Luke Davies-Uniacke could be among the top echelon of onballers by the end of next year after continuing to improve with each passing season.
By his side will be co-captain Jy Simpkin and emerging young star Tarrym Thomas, who, with a full season under his belt, could be the best of the lot.
2022 top-five draft selection George Wardlaw showed more than enough in just a small amount of time this year and will be looking to make selection no easy task for his more senior midfielders.
The Roos added Tasmanian star Colby McKercher with Pick 2 at this year's draft, with the explosive ball-winner a live chance for a Round 1 debut.
Another North Melbourne recruit in Dylan Stephens firms as a strong chance to be playing early next year after moving from Sydney, with the young flanker likely to partner Bailey Scott on the wings after the latter enjoyed a breakout 2023 campaign.
Former Fremantle midfielder Darcy Tucker will also offer some outside run, while the aforementioned Fisher could also drift further up the field.
The likes of Will Phillips and Tom Powell sit on the fringe of selection but have plenty of upside and skill to earn starting roles under Clarkson.
Tristan Xerri is set to lead the Roos' ruck unit in 2024, with Hamish Free likely sitting at second string as rookie pair Taylor Goad and Finnbar Maley require time to develop.
