A host of potential future Roos hit the track on Thursday as North Melbourne held its annual Father-Son Day.

Eleven former players returned to Arden St with their sons, who were put through their paces on the turf before joining their famous fathers for a look around the club.

Among the dads was 300-gamer Drew Petrie, whose footy-mad son Jack is almost 14.

"He's a left footer," Petrie said. "Don't know where he gets that from. He's grown quite a lot. I think he might have my height by the time he hits 18."

Tough-as-nails defender Michael Firrito visited with sons Lenny, 10, and Max, seven.

"Lenny's just started playing under-11s and he's a lot taller than I was at the same age," Firrito said.

"They were certainly excited this morning to spring out of bed and, and come down.

While the sons enjoyed hitting the track, for the fathers the visit was also an opportunity to catch up with old mates around the club.

"It feels like home still," Petrie said. 

"Walking through the corridors and seeing old faces. It's a really warm feeling, and it's a great opportunity to bring my son down today as well.

"Memories of what I was able to do here at the footy club are history. The memories that the kids create through their sport is what I love watching now.

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Zach Fairley-Marr, son of Ian Fairley

Brent (l), Cooper (r) and Hudson Harvey

Scott (r) and Noah McMahon

Andrew (l) and Sacha Demetriou

Lachlan (c) and Ryder (r) Hansen

Shannon (c) and Archer (r) Grant

Wayne (l) and Kai Schwass

Brady (l) and Conor Rawlings

Michael (c), Max (l) and Lenny Firrito

2024's Father-Son Day attendees

Firrito said he and his sons kept a close eye on the current Kangaroos team.

"It's a really exciting crop of young players," Firrito said.

"Sheezel and Wardlaw, Tom Powell. It's exciting times ahead I'm sure. Hopefully they can all stick together and have a bit of success."

Past players and sons involved

Michael Firrito (2003-2016) and Lenny Firrito (10)
Games: 275
Goals: 29
Shinboner Number: 906
Guernsey Number: 11

Scott McMahon (2007-2015) and Noah McMahon (10)
Games: 124
Goals: 28
Shinboner Number: 938
Guernsey Number: 42

Lachlan Hansen (2007-2017) and Ryder Hansen (11)
Games: 151
Goals: 81
Shinboner Number: 933
Guernsey Number: 6

Brent Harvey (1996-2006) and Hudson Harvey (12)
Games: 432
Goals: 518
Shinboner Number: 853
Guernsey Number: 29
Accolades: Premiership player (1999), North Melbourne captain (2009-2011), All-Australian (2000, 2005, 2007, 2008), Syd Barker Medallist (2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010), North Melbourne Team of the Century

Brady Rawlings (1999-2011) and Conor Rawlings (13)
Games: 245
Goals: 62
Shinboner Number: 872
Guernsey Number: 3
Accolades: Syd Barker Medallist (2004, 2006, 2010)

Troy Makepeace (2000-2006) and Suede Makepeace (14) 
Games: 139
Goals: 37
Shinboner Number: 880
Guernsey Number: 35

Ian Fairley (1983-1996) and Zach Fairley-Marr (16)
Games: 217
Goals: 149
Shinboner Number: 738
Guernsey Number: 6
Accolades: Premiership player (1999)

Shannon Grant (1998-2008) and Archer Grant (16)
Games: 243
Goals: 323
Guernsey Number: 6
Shinboner Number: 864
Accolades: Premiership player (1999), Norm Smith Medallist (1999), All-Australian (2005), Syd Barker Medallist (2001)

Drew Petrie (2001-2016) and Jack Petrie (13)
Games: 316
Goals: 428
Guernsey Number: 20
Shinboner Number: 884
Accolades: All-Australian (2011), North Melbourne leading goalkicker (2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015), Jason McCartney Medallist (2008)

Andrew Demetriou (1981-1987) and Sacha Demetriou (14)
Games: 103
Goals: 47
Guernsey Number: 28
Shinboner Number: 723
Accolades: AFL CEO (2003-14)

Wayne Schwass and Kai Schwass (17)
Games: 184
Goals: 97
Guernsey Number: 2
Shinboner Number: 788
Accolades: Premiership player (1996), Syd Barker Medallist (1994, 1995), All-Australian (1999)

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