AFL Fantasy 2026 - North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview

We’re nearing the pointy end of our AFL Fantasy team previews and this episode turns the spotlight on North Melbourne, a side that’s quickly becoming one of the most fantasy relevant teams heading into the 2026 season.The Kangaroos showed clear signs of growth in 2025, building around a talented young core and finally starting to translate development into performance. From a fantasy perspective, there’s plenty to like, with multiple players capable of delivering value across different price points and positions.We break down North Melbourne’s season, list changes and overall trajectory, dive into Harry Sheezel’s midfield role and elite Fantasy ceiling, assess under performers and injury concerns, and identify the boom players and breakout candidates who could shape fantasy teams this year. We also unpack value defenders, rookie options, ruck strategy, and lock in our ultimate Kangaroos picks before debating where North sit on the 2026 ladder.With a friendly early draw and genuine upside across the list, the big question remains, how many Kangaroos are you starting with in 2026?