Brad Scott watched on with a keen eye as North's players competed strongly in a rotation of drills of high pressure and intensity.
Cameron Pedersen and Aaron Mullett joined the main group for the first time and they were thrown right into the thick of things, competing in every exercise set out.
While much of the focus was on short, sharp kicks and handballs, the introduction of gym and medicine balls made for a test of strength among the Roos' youngsters.
The players were exhausted, but the opportunity to enjoy some light-hearted match practice towards the end of the session made it all worthwhile.
Ben McKinley earned praise from assistant Darren Crocker for his attack on the ball, while Liam Anthony and Ben Ross showed no signs of the injuries that kept them on the sidelines for most of 2010.
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| Harvey pushes off Edwards | Pedersen and Richardson fight it out |
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| Firrito stops Kennedy from getting the ball | Ben McKinley looks for an option |
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| Ben Speight tries to evade a tackle | Brad Scott's message to his players |
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| Jack Ziebell takes a breather | Liam Anthony working hard |
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| Ben Ross gets away from Ryan Bastinac | Matt Campbell runs on to the ball |
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| Cruize Garlett searches down the field | Shaun Atley gets off the mark |
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| Aaron Edwards bangs a kick forward | Leigh Adams seaches for a handball option |
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| Aaron Mullett gets on to his left foot | Sam Wright tries to break a tackle |
