Name Every North Melbourne 1996 Premiership Player

North Melbourne won the 1996 premiership, beating Sydney 19.17 (131) to 13.10 (88) at the MCG on 28 September 1996. The grand final side had 21 players. Wayne Carey was captain. Glenn Archer won the Norm Smith Medal.

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North Melbourne's 1996 premiership side had 21 players. How many can you name in 3 minutes?

  1. 311 games
    1992–2007
  2. 306 games
    1995–2009
  3. 292 games
    1989–2004
  4. 287 games
    1988–2002
  5. 244 games
    1989–2001
  6. 241 games
    1994–2004
  7. 235 games
    1987–2000
  8. 224 games
    1993–2002
  9. 219 games
    1987–1999
  10. 217 games
    1983–1996
  11. 196 games
    1993–2004
  12. 184 games
    1988–1997
  13. 178 games
    1988–1998
  14. 165 games
    1985–1998
  15. 125 games
    1991–1999
  16. 123 games
    1996–2000
  17. 113 games
    1995–2000
  18. 99 games
    1993–1997
  19. 82 games
    1994–2000
  20. 61 games
    1994–1997
  21. 55 games
    1995–1998

Hints are each player’s career games and seasons for North Melbourne, most games first. Full names, short first names (Lachie, Tom) and a few famous nicknames count. A surname alone counts when no one else in the side shares it.

Show the answers (21 players)
North Melbourne's 1996 premiership side: all 21 players, most career games for North Melbourne first. Games are to the date our data was read.
PlayerGames for North MelbourneSeasonsFlags with North Melbourne
Glenn Archer3111992–20071996, 1999
Adam Simpson3061995–20091996, 1999
Anthony Stevens2921989–20041996, 1999
Mick Martyn2871988–20021996, 1999
Wayne Carey2441989–20011996, 1999
David King2411994–20041996, 1999
Craig Sholl2351987–20001996, 1999
John Blakey2241993–20021996, 1999
Brett Allison2191987–19991996, 1999
Ian Fairley2171983–19961996
Corey McKernan1961993–20041996, 1999
Wayne Schwass1841988–19971996
Anthony Rock1781988–19981996
Darren Crocker1651985–19981996
Mark Roberts1251991–19991996
Peter Bell1231996–20001996, 1999
Robert Scott1131995–20001996
Dani Laidley991993–19971996
Mathew Capuano821994–20001996, 1999
Stuart Anderson611994–19971996
Glenn Freeborn551995–19981996

12 players won more than one premiership with North Melbourne: Glenn Archer (1996, 1999), Adam Simpson (1996, 1999), Anthony Stevens (1996, 1999), Mick Martyn (1996, 1999), Wayne Carey (1996, 1999), David King (1996, 1999), Craig Sholl (1996, 1999), John Blakey (1996, 1999), Brett Allison (1996, 1999), Corey McKernan (1996, 1999), Peter Bell (1996, 1999) and Mathew Capuano (1996, 1999).

Also played senior football for another club: Mick Martyn, Wayne Carey, John Blakey, Brett Allison, Corey McKernan, Wayne Schwass, Anthony Rock, Mark Roberts, Peter Bell, Robert Scott, Dani Laidley, Mathew Capuano, Stuart Anderson and Glenn Freeborn.

At a glance

  • North Melbourne beat Sydney by 43 points: 19.17 (131) to 13.10 (88), at the MCG.
  • North Melbourne has won two premierships since 1990: 1996 and 1999.
  • 12 of the 21 won more than one premiership with North Melbourne.
  • Between them, the 21 played 3,957 career games for North Melbourne.
  • 14 of the 21 also played senior football for another club.
  • Brisbane Lions has won the most premierships since 1990: six. The most by a player is four, shared by 11 players.

Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026

Quick answers

  • 21 players played in North Melbourne's 1996 premiership side. Name them→
  • Who captained North Melbourne in 1996? Wayne Carey was captain. Take the quiz→
  • Glenn Archer of North Melbourne won the Norm Smith Medal as best on ground in the 1996 grand final. Take the quiz→
  • North Melbourne beat Sydney in the 1996 grand final, 19.17 (131) to 13.10 (88): a margin of 43 points. Take the quiz→
  • The 1996 grand final was played at the MCG on 28 September 1996. Take the quiz→
  • North Melbourne has won two premierships since 1990: 1996 and 1999. Every premiership→
  • 12 players from this side won more than one premiership with North Melbourne. Their names are in the answers. Show the answers→
  • 14 of North Melbourne's 1996 premiership players also played senior football for another club. Show the answers→
  • The year before, 1995, Carlton won the premiership with 21 players in the side. 1995 quiz→
  • The year after, 1997, Adelaide won the premiership with 21 players in the side. 1997 quiz→
  • Since 1990, Brisbane Lions has won the most premierships (6), and 11 players share the record for most by a player: four. See the tables→

Common questions

How many players were in North Melbourne's 1996 premiership side?

21. From 1994 to 1997 a grand final side was 18 on the field and three interchange players.

Who captained North Melbourne in 1996?

Wayne Carey was captain.

Who won the 1996 Norm Smith Medal?

Glenn Archer of North Melbourne, as best on ground in the grand final.

Who did North Melbourne beat in the 1996 grand final?

Sydney, 19.17 (131) to 13.10 (88), at the MCG on 28 September 1996.

How does the quiz mark my answers?

Type a name and it is taken the moment it is clear who you mean. Accents, apostrophes, hyphens and capitals do not matter, short first names count (Lachie for Lachlan, Tom for Thomas), and a surname alone counts when no one else in the side shares it. Press Enter to check a name that is still ambiguous.

Where are the answers?

Under "Show the answers", below the quiz: all 21 players with their career games and seasons for North Melbourne. Giving up shows the ones you missed in the quiz itself.

How up to date is it?

Checked 21 October 2026. The side is the grand final line-up from AFL Tables; career games for the club are counted to 15 September 2026.

Every premiership since 1990

Sources

  • Grand final line-ups, scores and season statistics from AFL Tables (afltables.com), including the 1996 grand final.
  • Club captain lists and Norm Smith Medal winners from Wikipedia.
  • Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.

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