North Melbourne Kangaroos forward Charlie Lazzaro has been named in full for just the second time this season, ahead of Saturday night's game against Geelong.

The 20-year-old has battered down the door to the seniors, having averaged 19.6 disposals, 5.4 tackles and five marks over his last five matches with the reserves team.

Pressure forward Jack Mahony and interceptor Lachie Young have also been selected.

Bailey Scott will miss a match for the first time in nearly a year, having been substituted out of Sunday's game against Adelaide with a hip complaint.

Young represents a like-for-like replacement, having spent time deeper in defence over his first three seasons in the system.

He comes straight back into the side despite having been suspended for the last match, testament to the trust he's won from the coaches over his most consistent season yet.

Aiden Bonar (hamstring soreness) and Tarryn Thomas (personal) will also miss out on the Kangaroos' trip to GMHBA Stadium.

On Friday afternoon Jackson Archer was ruled out with a hip injury and he will be replaced by Atu Bosenavulagi.

A substitute will be selected from emergencies Flynn Perez, Callum Coleman-Jones, Phoenix Spicer and Kyron Hayden.