In conditions far from what they'd been used to in Utah, North Melbourne's players gathered in Cragieburn to start their last block of training before Christmas.

The wind was evident, but warm; a stark contrast to the icy gales they boys had become accustomed to in Park City.

There was a familiar face in the group with club champion Brent Harvey reunited with his team-mates.  The games record holder was elated to be back with the sqaud after spending the last few weeks training in isolation in Yarrambat.

The best pics from the session are below.