Young midfielder Tom Powell will be North Melbourne's tactical substitute against Essendon on Sunday.

Powell, 21, had 12 touches and kicked a goal in the side which lost to Collingwood by 35 points.

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There are no late changes to the line-up, with Darcy Tucker, Liam Shiels and Tarryn Thomas named as additions.

Daniel Howe, Paul Curtis and Charlie Lazzaro have all been omitted.