Sel Murray

Recruited from West Melbourne in the late 1930s, Sel Murray quickly established himself as North Melbourne's first genuine VFL spearhead. A strong-marking full-forward with a deadly accurate left foot, Murray provided a reliable avenue to goal for the Shinboners during a lean era for the club. His individual peak came in 1941 when he booted 88 goals to become the first North Melbourne player to win the VFL Leading Goalkicker Medal, a feat he managed despite the team finishing well outside the finals. His ability to hit the scoreboard consistently was highlighted by his record as the equal-third fastest player in league history to reach the 300-goal milestone.

Murray crossed to Richmond in 1945, where he produced a brief but prolific cameo, kicking 50 goals in just 13 senior games—including a ten-goal haul against Carlton. He eventually returned to Arden Street, where his career concluded with a bizarre yet dominant 1947 campaign; unable to break into the senior side due to injury and selection issues, he played in the reserves and booted a staggering 123 goals, leading the seconds to a premiership. He played a handful of final senior games in 1948 before retiring as one of the most efficient forwards of his generation.