Benjamin Augustus has become an important part of Northcote Park’s on-ball brigade, playing primarily as a midfield and working both ways through the middle of the ground. came through the junior pathway at Preston Bullants JFC, where they played 94 games and kicked 2 goals. At senior level they have already put together 121 senior games and 29 senior goals and 38 senior best-player performances, highlighting their consistency over multiple seasons. In the 2025 season so far, Benjamin Augustus has played 10 matches, contributing 2 goals and 1 behinds and attracting 6 best-on-ground nods from the coaches. Benjamin Augustus is averaging 18.7 disposals per game in 2025, made up of around 12.6 kicks and 6.1 handballs each week at roughly 66% efficiency. They also pull down about 3.8 marks per game, including roughly 0.1 contested marks, giving the team an outlet down the line. Defensively, their pressure is reflected in averages of 4.2 tackles per game and 4.7 groundball gets per game, keeping opposition ball carriers honest. On the scoreboard they typically contribute 0.2 goals per game, 0.4 goal assists per game, 1.9 goal involvements each week, 3.4 total score involvements per game, ensuring they have a direct hand in Northcote Park’s scoring chains. Their ability to connect defence and attack is shown through averages of 3.2 clearances per match, 2.7 inside 50s per game, 4.5 intercept possessions on average. They also average about 1.2 one-percenters per match, reflecting a team-first mindset in the contests that do not always show up on the scoreboard. Overall, Benjamin Augustus provides balance to Northcote Park’s midfield and is the sort of player who links contests together – winning the ball, using it cleanly and then working hard defensively to support teammates.