The North Melbourne team trained on a chilly Thursday afternoon ahead of its must win clash against Sydney on Sunday.
With several players hoping to gain a call-up to the senior squad, there was plenty of enthusiasm on the track at Arden Street.
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The North Melbourne team trained on a chilly Thursday afternoon ahead of its must win clash against Sydney on Sunday.
With several players hoping to gain a call-up to the senior squad, there was plenty of enthusiasm on the track at Arden Street.
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