The North Melbourne Kangaroos have made two changes to its team to take on the GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Ben McKay has been ruled out due to concussion protocols, while Tarryn Thomas has been left out of the team and will play in the VFL.

Aaron Hall returns to play his 150th AFL game after recovering from a hamstring injury, while also joining him in the side will be Jaidyn Stephenson.

General Manager of Football Performance Dan McPherson said Thomas was left out of the team in part due to form but also for failing to meet team standards.  

“We’ve spoken with Tarryn and the leadership group and we’ve decided that the best thing for him and the team is to go back, play some good footy in the VFL and win back the trust of his teammates,” McPherson said.

“Tarryn understands why we’ve taken this path and we’ll keep working with him so he can recapture the form and effort he showed in the pre-season.”

Atu Bosenavulagi, Thomas, Jackson Archer and Charlie Lazzaro have been named as the emergencies.

One of those four will be named as the medical substitute an hour before the bounce.

The match against the Giants will be also be co-vice captain Luke McDonald's 150th game since being drafted under the father-son rule back in 2013.