A little over two months since North Melbourne's season-opener, the players made a long-awaited return to contact training at Arden Street on Tuesday.

There was an air of enthusiasm as the boys hit the track, with the two-hour session providing a chance to polish up the skills, game-plans and tackling.

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Just over two weeks remain until the Roos' return to games, with a trip to Sydney and a clash against the Giants locked in for June 14. 

Check out the best photos from the session below. 

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