Liam Anthony Biography

Liam Anthony, Taylor Hine, Robin Nahas, Mitch Wilkins, Tom Curran, Cameron Delaney and rookies Tim McGenniss and Max Warren have all been delisted by the Kangaroos.

North Melbourne onballer Liam Anthony has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

"Liam took huge steps forward this year and it's great that he's re-signed for another two years," North football chief Donald McDonald said.

"What we're seeing is a committed group of players intent on delivering this club some real success in the coming years.

"He's had to work on a few specific areas of his game and, to his credit, he's really worked hard to improve and become a well-rounded player."

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says Liam Anthony has been encouraged to hunt more inside ball this year.

"We know he can accumulate a lot of possessions out on the ground through his work ethic," Scott said.

"But he has added another dimension to his game so far in that he can get inside and win the genuine contested ball."

After a big first season, North Melbourne midfielder Liam Anthony is expecting increased opposition attention in 2010.

"I got a little bit of attention in a few games last year but probably nothing compared to what I could get this year," he said.

"It will be really important to get a good fitness base so I can try to outrun them.

"I've had a talk to a few of the coaches about that sort of thing. I thought I finished the season off reasonably well last year and going into this year, I'm pretty confident of playing in the midfield."

North Melbourne midfielder Liam Anthony is set to miss the next two months of pre-season training after severing a tendon in his finger.

Anthony gouged his left ring finger after bumping an uncovered glass lamp outside an Albury hotel room at the weekend.

North Melbourne interim coach Darren Crocker has followed the lead of his equivalent at Richmond, Jade Rawlings, and swung the selection axe for his first match in charge.

The inclusion of debutant Liam Anthony is among four changes to the side that will meet the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.

Making way are youngsters Jack Ziebell (out due to a broken leg) and Gavin Urquhart, along with Sam Power and Aaron Edwards.

An untimely foot injury will sideline North draftee Liam Anthony for up to six weeks.

Dean Laidley has confirmed that both Jack Ziebell and Liam Anthony will make their AFL debuts against Melbourne on Sunday.

North Melbourne draftee Liam Anthony says his WAFL experiences have set him up for a potential debut against Melbourne on Sunday