Without a NAB Cup game to prepare for this weekend, players were given an exhausting workout at training on Thursday. In a session that lasted more than two hours in the heat, everything from ball skills to body work in contests was worked on.

The voice of Darren Crocker was frequently heard, demanding his midfielders to make better use of the ball when they had their opportunities. Down back, Shane Watson was explaining to his line what needed to be done when rebounding from the defensive 50.

Tom Curran and Luke Delaney continued their recovery from respective injuries with the guidance of senior recruiter and induction coach Brady Rawlings, while defender Nathan Grima was seen on the sidelines confined to handballing drills but still with a smile across his face.

Once the skills portion of training was completed, the players were then treated to draining Brazilian training.

Check out some of the pictures from training below.

Stay tuned for kangaroos.com.au's exclusive video interview with North Melbourne defender Scott Thompson.