As each side makes their preparations for the upcoming trade period, we have taken a look at how each club stacks up in talent, age and experience to see how close they are to contending for a flag.

See how we've marked every club's premiership window.

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North Melbourne

While North Melbourne still had their issues, under Rhyce Shaw they looked a much more improved side, most notably in their 86-point victory over Port Adelaide. Experienced campaigners Shaun Higgins, Ben Cunnington and Todd Goldstein are crucial, but it is the development of the next crop of players such as Tarryn Thomas, Luke Davies-Uniacke and Jy Simpkin which will decide the club's success.

The Kangaroos has an uninspiring 2019 season, finishing 12th and struggling to maintain consistency throughout the year. However, they were top-eight for points scored, led by the second-best goal-kicker in the league, Ben Brown. The Kangaroos also conceded just 51 inside 50s per game, the third-best in the league.

A premiership is long way away for Rhyce Shaw but North Melbourne have plenty of positives to build on going into 2020 and a finals berth is not beyond them.

Verdict:ย Closed

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Interim coach of the Kangaroos Rhyce Shaw looks on during the round 11 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on May 31, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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