Ask Gavin a question on All Access Urquhart was highly rated as North Melbourne’s second pick in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft, but struggled with the transition from junior football in the early part of his career. Despite a difficult start, Urquhart was determined to perform at the highest level. After a strong showing for North Ballarat in the opening rounds of 2008, he finally made his AFL debut against Brisbane in round 10. Urquhart couldn’t have asked for a better start, the highly skilled defender racked up 21 possessions and didn’t look back for the remainder of 2008. He earned himself a Rising Star nomination in Round 18 and quickly secured a spot in the North Melbourne side. Urquhart also represented North Ballarat in the VFL Grand Final and helped them to a premiership with a brilliant goal in the third quarter.Darren Crocker 2009 review: Early in the year he was actually going OK but then his form tailed off. He'd go missing and wouldn't show much in games and obviously the consequence was he got dropped. Gav's been re-signed and he needs to make sure he gets himself back playing the type of footy we know he's capable of. At his best, he can run, penetrate and use the ball well. It's been a good learning year for him. You can sometimes come in, things click and you can take it for granted a little bit. It's not until you're challenged that you realise it is a lot of hard work and you do need to be fairly passionate about your footy to allow yourself to play the best you can.
Draft history: 2006 NAB AFL Draft 2nd round selection (North Melbourne) No. 21 overall.First game for North Melbourne: Round 10, 2008 v BrisbanePlayer honours: NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2008Player sponsors: Become a North Melbourne fan on FacebookFollow North Melbourne on Twitter
At the half way point of the season the competition is hotting up in the race for the 2009 Syd Barker Medal.Monday, June 22, 2009 - 10:25AM
Brady Rawlings and Gavin Urquhart only need to get through training to regain their positions in the side to face the CatsWednesday, May 13, 2009 - 3:48PM
North defender Gavin Urquhart has found greater confidence in his ability ahead of his third seasonWednesday, January 28, 2009 - 3:00PM
North Melbourne's Gavin Urquhart and Corey Jones have been nominated for the AFL Army AwardTuesday, August 12, 2008 - 4:31PM
Promising signs from young defender after first appearance in front of ‘home’ fans Friday, June 06, 2008 - 11:53AM
View all the highlights from the last match between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide, in Round 7 of this year.Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 12:56PM
North Melbourne has launched its 2009 Membership advertisement. Log on to kangaroos.com.au to view the ad. Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 3:02PM
See all the highlights from the Round 19, 2008 clash between North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 1:54PM
RooTube caught up with young gun Gavin Urquhart to see how hes faring ahead of the 2009 season. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 1:40PM
RooTube looks at the best highlights from North Ballarats Grand Final win. Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 5:14PM
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Fun Facts:Nickname: GavNumber on back as a youngster: Michael Voss (3)Describe yourself in one word: QuietLikes to collect: Collectables First car: VZ Commodore First job: Footballer Scariest moment: Princes Park time trial Interest outside football: Golf and movies Spend last $100 on: Food and a lotto ticket Four people to invite to dinner: Michael Jordan, Jessica Alba, Roger Federer, Marcus Irelius Favourite meal before a game: Pasta Favourite movie: Remember the Titans
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