North Melbourne midfielder Jy Simpkin has taken out Monday's 2km time trial as a near full squad continued its 2024 pre-season program.

The co-captain impressed during Monday’s session, leading the run from start to finish at La Trobe Sports Park in Bundoora.

After back-to-back shuttle run wins over October and November last year, recruit Dylan Stephens came in second despite putting the pressure on Simpkin late.

Veteran Liam Shiels was the next quickest in third, while midfielder Darcy Tucker and co-captain Luke McDonald rounded out a strong top five.

Key back Griffin Logue was among the top 10, promisingly finishing seventh as he continues his recovery from an ACL injury he suffered in 2023.

Dynamic forward Eddie Ford (ankle) was the only player in the Roos' 43-player squad not to take part.

Time trial top 10

1. Jy Simpkin 
2. Dylan Stephens
3. Liam Shiels
4. Darcy Tucker
5. Luke McDonald
6. Bailey Scott
7. Griffin Logue
8. Harry Sheezel
9. Blake Drury
10. Charlie Lazzaro