In a new feature on kangaroos.com.au, we'll be following each of North Melbourne's new additions on the training track in the lead-up to the NAB Cup.

Cameron Pedersen joined the club via the rookie draft and has had an immediate impact.

The former Box Hill Hawk has been handed some big tasks during skills against the likes of Drew Petrie and Lachie Hansen, but despite his status as a rookie, coach Brad Scott has already labeled him 'ready to play'.

On Friday, January 7 our cameras were focused solely on Pedersen as he battled through the blistering heat during a rigorous three hour skills session at Arden Street.

Check out the video above for training vision, comments from assistant coach Shane Watson and the final word from Pedersen.