North Melbourne legend Ben Cunnington says he's confident that he has plenty of good football left in him.

Mostly due to his well-documented battles with testicular cancer, the 31-year-old has only been able to feature 20 times for the Kangaroos over the past three seasons, but now being in remission, the two-time best-and-fairest winner is eager to have an impact in 2023.

"Obviously I'm very grateful and appreciative to be back playing," Cunnington told reporters.

"My love and passion (for the game) is definitely at an all-time high, but I just don't want to be complacent and, and rest on that.

"I still feel like I have some good footy to give, the club has been great with looking after me so far through pre-season and the body is holding up, but I'm expecting to play some of my best footy."

Despite his time away from the game, Cunnington believes he can complement his fellow midfield stars in the guts without missing a beat.

"I still think I've got a bit to give in the midfield," Cunnington said.

"I know 'LDU' (Luke Davies-Uniacke) and Jy (Simpkin) had ripper years but I think I can play alongside them without interrupting their games, so hopefully we can work well together."

Davies-Uniacke and Simpkin are two Kangaroos who have truly flourished over recent years, with the pairing expertly shouldering the extra responsibility in Cunnington's absence.

Another player who has risen to become one of the club's most important pillars is Ben McKay, impressing Cunnington over the pre-season along with up-and-coming midfielder Will Phillips.

"Ben McKay is really setting the scene at training. He's taken his game to another level, he's looking good," Cunnington mentioned.

"(Phillips) is probably the next one, especially in the midfield. He's sharp, he's on his toes and we've had a couple of match sims (simulations) and he's definitely leading the way.

"I remember this time last year he was dominating the practice games and then unfortunately had his illness but he's definitely back to where he was this time last year."

With coaching mastermind Alastair Clarkson now in charge and practice matches against other clubs fast approaching, Cunnington offered an insight into what North Melbourne fans might notice from the team right off the mark.

"I think at the minute we're a lot clearer with the way we want to play and with that it enables guys to play more on instinct rather than being overwhelmed and thinking too much and hesitating," Cunnington said.

"Hopefully with that, the boys can show a bit of the talent that we do have."

Cunnington was at Heidelberg Golf Club on Thursday with his teammates and coaches to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Council with The Longest Day ultimate golf challenge.

To donate to 'Team BC', please click here.