Drew Petrie's long awaited return is edging closer and the 27 year-old is doing everything he can to ensure he's primed for North's NAB Cup opener on February 20.

An intense two-hour training session on Friday wasn't enough to satisfy the big man's enthusiasm and while others headed indoors, Petrie stayed out on the track.

The vice captain took on live-wire forward Lindsay Thomas in front of goal while wearing a kangaroos.com.au microphone and gave his tips for mastering the art of goal kicking.

Check out the video above