Luke McDonald will realise a childhood dream on Friday night and follow in his father Donald's footsteps after being selected to play against the Bombers.

The 19-year-old told about his selection at training on Tuesday by Brad Scott.

“He just told me not to change anything I’ve done this pre-season, I’ve been picked for a reason and that’s because of the way I’ve gone about it so far,” McDonald said.

“When he told me out the front of my locker a lot of the boys got around me and it was very exciting.”

Taken with pick 8 in the Draft, and used across half back in the NAB Challenge losses, the left footer is known for his attacking style.

“It’s been the aim for over a year now and for it to finally happen it’s exciting, I just can’t wait to get out there on Friday night and wear the blue and white stripes,” McDonald said.

North coach Brad Scott with a simple message.

Scott told the Herald Sun McDonald was worthy of selection.

“We gave him every opportunity in the pre-season and some pretty big roles through the midfield and in defence and he’s accepted every challenge that’s come his way,” Scott said.

“He plays his best when he’s just going in with a mindset of being ultra competitive.

“I don’t mind if he makes mistakes being aggressive and proactive, but I hate mistakes on the back of hesitation and when Luke is playing well he’s not hesitating.

“This year we haven’t treated him like a first-year player, his running loads and training loads (are that) of the more experienced players.”

Meanwhile upgraded rookie Joel Tippett is also in line to make his North debut in the season-opener.

Stay tuned to NMFC.com.au for a special Mazda Moment, featuring Luke telling his father Donald he's been selected.