The North players were put to the test on Wednesday morning, spending much of their intensive training session refining their skills and practicing their gameplan. 

Paul Ahern keeps his eye on the prize.

Ben Brown refines his goal-kicking skills.

Todd Goldstein looks to find a teammate during an expansive kicking drill.

Shaun Higgins keeps an eye on teammates.

Ben Jacobs rejoins the main group after a horrid run with injuries.

Luke Davies-Uniacke and his fellow first-year players returned to the main group for the first time in 2018.

Mitch Hibberd looking strong over the ball.

Luke McDonald and Shaun Atley throwing their muscle around.

Scott Thompson uses his strength to evade Cameron Zuhaar and Nathan Hrovat.

All smiles for Mason Wood.