Midfielder Trent Dumont relishes the chance to play on grand occasions and Saturday night's elimination final against Adelaide is set to be the biggest of his short career.

The 21-year-old has taken yet another stride in his development at North this year, playing 11 games and using his hard-nosed approach to win the ball.

Dumont, who was the Roos' only debutant in 2015, said he was anticipating taking part in his first final, coincidentally in his home state of South Australia.

"That's pretty cool," Dumont told NMFC.com.au on Wednesday, before playing down the significance of his achievement.

"The only difference will probably be that I'll have a few more friends watching because they're mostly Crows fans, so they'll all be there.

"Apart from that, it's about playing my best and our boys executing our game-plan."

The do-or-die final against the Crows is sure to be an interesting affair, with the Roos to draw on their recent finals experience, particularly interstate.

North's semi-final victory over the Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium last year marked the club's first ever finals win outside Victoria from five attempts.

Dumont said the Roos would have to break down and slow Adelaide's ball movement if they are to take home their second interstate win.

"The Crows love to slingshot the ball and their forwards get out the back so we've got to try our best to nullify them," he said.

"They've got (Rory) Sloane running through there and he's had a massive year, so trying to nullify him is obviously important.

"They've got dangerous players everywhere, they're probably the most potent forward line group in the comp, so we've got to stop them as well."

Dumont burst onto the AFL scene with a memorable debut against Geelong in round four last season after being released as the substitute in the third term.

His critical crumbing goal with the outside of his boot midway through the tense final quarter was the highlight of the clash at Simonds Stadium.

The 186cm ball-winner went on to don the royal blue and white jumper on seven other occasions that season.

"Since getting a taste last year, I had more of an understanding of where I needed to be physically," Dumont said.

"I've always worked hard, but I now know what I've had to work on in terms of my fitness.

"I always had confidence that if I worked hard, it would come. I just needed an opportunity to open up."

Dumont has taken on a number of duties this year to complement his customary inside midfield gig, including tagging, forward and outside midfield roles.

"I'm trying to learn them as best as possible and take my strengths into games, and really excel that way," he said.

The 18-gamer added his experience at the elite level had reinforced the intensity that was required of him in the Roos' squad.

"I feel like I have time to distribute whereas early on, you feel a little bit rushed," Dumont said.

"I feel in most positions I'm pretty comfortable. Now, when I've got the ball in hand, I feel a lot more comfortable with it."