It was the last time he would play centre half-forward for Norths.
He made 20 appearances in 1987, his first season, mostly as a centre half-forward.
Playing at centre half-forward, he was best on the ground, kicking 3 goals.
As a centre half-forward, he was good enough to be selected to represent the league in exhibition games.
The centre half-forward played a further nine games in 1963.
He was generally a ruckman but could often play as a centre half-forward.
The centre half-forward is probably the most athletic player on the ground.
He played eight games in 2000 and kicked six goals, used as a centre half-forward.
He usually played as a centre half-forward but was also used in defence.
Naismith was a forward, used in the pockets and at centre half-forward.