With Michael Firrito ruled out due to suspension for the match against the Demons on Sunday, North will be forced to make at least one change.
A quiet game from small forward Kayne Turner that yielded just five disposals (before being subbed) could be cause for some concern around the match committee table.
NMFC.com.au looks at the players from the VFL ranks in-line to run out onto the MCG.
Have your say on the potential changes below.
Forwards
No one can ignore the outstanding performance of Robbie Nahas for North Ballarat with the small forward booting seven goals. He also collected 16 disposals and laid five tackles.
Nahas went out of the North side with a slight hamstring injury following the loss to the Gold Coast and has been fighting hard to break back in.
Mason Wood is also waiting for his opportunity and three goals for Werribee did his chances of a recall no harm.
If North want to stretch the Melbourne defence, it could opt for Wood or Aaron Black. The weather could play a part however with the chance of a shower forecast making things difficult for the taller types.
The Roos could swing a selection surprise and bring back a fan-favourite in Kieran Harper. The youngster has battled various injuries over the past few seasons but look to have finally put those behind him with some decent footy in recent weeks.
Midfielders
Brad McKenzie's hard work has been paying off with the elite ball user featuring in North Ballarat's best players on Sunday after 24 disposals, eight clearances and five tackles.
McKenzie's touches were hard fought according to development coach Gavin Brown and comprised mainly of contested possessions.
As the weeks progress Will Fordham continues to edge closer to a debut. He collected 19 disposals, six inside 50's, four tackles and a goal for Werribee and has been one of the club's most improved players this year.
Defenders
With Firrito on the sidelines, the match committee could look for a like-for-like replacement in Scott McMahon. The veteran has been very solid for Werribee for the entire season and deserves another crack at senior football.
McMahon collected 14 disposals, had five marks and five inside 50s for the Tigers on the weekend and his experience could be vital against a re-energised Melbourne outfit that defeated Collingwood.
Lachlan Hansen is another option down back. The key-position player has been working back from a hip injury and played as a swingman for John Lamont in the VFL on Sunday.
According to development coach Ben Dyer, nothing got past Joel Tippett in his last match and the big defender provides another option.
If the Roos need to play a smaller defensive unit, Max Warren could be called in after a strong month for North Ballarat.
