North Melbourne’s community camps in Hobart and Wyndham have been labelled a resounding success.

Half of the club’s playing list appeared at schools, joined in community events and ran clinics over the past two days in the Apple Isle, with the remainder visiting Werribee and surrounding areas.

In Hobart, home to three Kangaroos’ fixtures in 2015, the players were welcomed with open arms.

Hundreds of kids enjoyed a superclinic at North Hobart Oval on Thursday.

“We’re just trying to grow our brand down here and the best way to do that is face-to-face time with some pretty important people in the community, which is the kids these days,” vice-captain Jack Ziebell told The Mercury.

“Hopefully we can give a little bit back and help the kids out too, because once upon a time we were one of these kids.”

North first played games in Hobart in 2012 and has forged a strong partnership with the local community and City of Hobart.

“It’s great to be back. We always look forward to our time down here,” coach Brad Scott said.

“This is an inaugural community camp in Hobart and it’s fantastic to give something back to the Hobart community that’s given so much to the club.”

With a clash against Richmond among three blockbusters scheduled for the newly-redeveloped Blundstone Arena, excitement is building.

“Playing the games down here (in Hobart) is about the longer term build, in terms of getting entrenched in the community, getting a good supporter base and getting great crowds to games,” Chief Executive Officer Carl Dilena said.

“There’s so much excitement about Richmond (Round 6). Everyone I’ve talked to has talked about that game. It should be an absolute blockbuster.”

Among the scheduled appearances on Thursday and Friday, the players read to children, packed hampers for the disadvantaged and surprised fans in hospitals.

At Werribee’s Avalon Airport Oval, the summer heat did little to quell the enthusiasm of local school children; nothing was going to stop them from meeting their heroes.

“Kids are the future of football and we need to encourage their participation right from the grassroots level,” Nick Dal Santo said.

School and junior club appearances, lego building and visits to aged-care facilities all brought a smile to the faces of the Roos’ stars.

Check out some of the best photos below. 

Jarrad Waite and Sam Gibson during a Tasmanian school visit.

Macmillan, Waite and Gibson on-board Spirit of Tasmania.

Macmillan signing autographs for a fan.

Drew Petrie goes back to school.

Atley, Dumont and Turner pack food for the disadvantaged.

Will Fordham challenged to do a handstand by school kids.

Flying high at the Werribee superclinic.

Hundreds of kids eager for autographs in Werribee.

All eyes on the Roos' players.

Players visit Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Fordham, Swallow and Wood at 24 Carrot Gardens, MONA.