Bastinac could play as an inside and outside midfielder and was renowned for his endurance and aerobic capacity.

[1] Bastinac made his debut in round 1 of the 2010 season against Port Adelaide.

He gathered 23 disposals however, despite a late surge, North Melbourne would lose the game by 14 points.

He played the remainder of the season averaging almost 19 disposals, 2.5 tackles and taking 54 marks over the 22 games.

[3] After four years with the Lions, he was delisted at the conclusion of the 2019 AFL season.