The North Melbourne team enjoyed a long and intense session under the warm Melbourne sun in preparation for Saturday’s clash with the Saints, with scorching temperatures forecast for the weekend.

The session was a last chance for players to stake a claim for JLT 1, and there was plenty of intensity from the group.

With Round 1 approaching rapidly, the sessions seem to have shifted towards what we see in-season.

The focus was heavily tilted towards skills. 

After a light warm-up, the players launched into sprints and kicking drills. 

The focus then shifted to close-up handball drills, with a number of players impressive with their quick thinking and skills by hand.

The session finished with a light match-simulation drill.

The Roos will hit the track for a captain’s run on Friday.