Rainy conditions did little to stop 300 of the state's top under-13, 14 and 15 footballers showing their wares at Prospect Park on Monday and Tuesday.
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Combined North and North-West teams met Southern counterparts in all three age groups after being identified through seeding rounds, identification sessions and club nominations.
Northern talent operations manager Nathan Warren said big crowds reflected the success of both days.
"I take the scoreboard out of it - we're more using it for talent because these are going to hopefully be the next Devils for the next three to four years," Warren said.
"It's about seeing how kids develop, getting them all together and the best kids playing against the best kids.
"To see them all in one place is really good."
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