Earlier on Tuesday, North coach Brad Scott took over the AFL's Twitter account. Here's a recap:
Brad Scott is here and ready to answer your questions! #AskTheCoach pic.twitter.com/Belj6Y8KrP
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@wittsjw Kayne is as competitive a player as i have seen in a long time. That gives him a massive chance of being a long term player
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@BD_09 hopefully. Dumont, McDonald, Tippett are putting their hands up #AskTheCoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@pheebsmullo depth of the playing list. genuine competition for spots. tackling has improved too #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@AFLDreamers the way he is training we will #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@antonvizzari NO. quick as ever and training just as hard #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@JBsauce currie is training really well. we'll continue to tinker in the nab challenge and work out the best structure #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@HerbieErbs Boomer thinks it'll be Atley and Cunnington…i tend to agree #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@EliotBingham Versatility is the buzz word in footy at the moment. NDS will play a bit of HF/HB but predominantly in the midfield
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@RidsDT He thinks R1 (hope he's right!) but probably closer to 2nd half of the year #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@gusmcmanusg That's the natural progression for him but we'll play him where he best suits the team #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@Shay_Pearson Scott McMahon actually training before the NAB Challenge has been one! #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@rosspkat On the right track now. Very impressive in rehab but can't wait to have him on the track before R1 #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@hassle_hough The way our club is now perceived. JB and his board have to be congratulated for that! #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@JimmyDawe The three you mentioned plus Gibbo and Goldy. Leadership group will grow this year with plenty still emerging #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
.@HerbieErbs The feeling is good but we acknowledge the hard work has only just begun. Players have shown great focus so far #askthecoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
Thanks for the questions everyone, sorry if missed yours! - Brad #NMFC #AskTheCoach
— AFL (@AFL) January 27, 2014
Follow @AFL on Twitter throughout the pre-season as the coaches continue to answer your questions directly with the hashtag #AskTheCoach