North Melbourne has made five additions to its squad for the clash against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday.

The initial 26-man squad, presented by The Wharf Hotel, includes midfielders Paul Ahern and Kyron Hayden, forwards Taylor Garner and Curtis Taylor, and versatile big man Tom Campbell.

With Shaun Higgins ruled out due to an AC joint injury for five to six weeks, the Roos will make at least one change for the Blundstone Arena fixture.

Hayden would be in line for a debut, if named in the final 22, while Taylor impressed in his one game earlier in the year against Geelong.

Ahern last played in Round 5 and has been in outstanding form in the VFL, as have Garner and Campbell.

Check back at 5pm AEST on Friday for the final team.