The 2016 AFL season was the 91st season in the Australian Football League (AFL) contested by the North Melbourne Football Club.

Statistics are correct as of end of 2015 season.

Flags represent the state of origin, i.e. the state in which the player played his Under-18s football.

The following summarises all player changes between the conclusion of the 2015 season and the beginning of the 2016 season.

1Had previously played for another club but played their first match for the North Melbourne.