North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says his team is more advanced this pre-season to ensure the Roos are ready for a brutal opening six rounds of the season proper.
MIDFIELDER Leigh Adams knew the jibes were coming when he trotted out in sunglasses for North Melbourne's training yesterday.
It had nothing to do with fashion or the sweltering conditions normally associated with the post-Christmas pre-season slog.
Adams was instructed to wear the sunglasses as protection after a minor medical procedure to an eye late last week.
"I had the weekend off and stayed in the gym early in the week. But I had to wear the sunnies when I came outside today," he said.
"They just thought my eye was going to be a bit sensitive to the light for a couple of days, so it was better to keep it shaded as much as possible for as long as I could."
So, why not wait for the eye specialist's all-clear? Adams has already been forced to bide his time after reconstructive surgery on both shoulders in the off-season.
The adaptable Adams, renowned for his clearance work and going forward to kick goals, is hoping to play his first NAB Cup game against Geelong on Saturday.
North Melbourne midfielder Leigh Adams training in sunglasses. Picture: Wayne Ludbey.
"I haven't played a game yet, so I'm itching to get back out there and I didn't want to give them any excuse not to play me," he said.
"I probably could've played a few weeks ago at the start of the NAB Cup, but they took a cautious approach because it's a pretty long season and, obviously, with my history.
"I hope to ease back in the last two games and be ready for Round 1."
Adams, who averaged 19 possessions and kicked 17 goals in 18 games last year, was hampered by several dislocations.
His shoulder was not helped by Carlton ace Chris Judd's , "chicken-wing" tackle in Round 16. (Judd was suspended for four matches.)
"Towards the end of last year, it was getting pretty bad and this (surgery) makes it a lot harder to pop out. Fingers crossed, that's the last of those problems," he said.
And how was the ribbing over the shades?
"I copped plenty of it, definitely. A few of the coaches weren't aware I had the operation, they thought I was a bit of a fashion statement out there.
"But once they figured out the glasses were actually needed, they were OK. They were just happy I could get out there."
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