Paul Curtis is expected to slot back into Alastair Clarkson's side for its Round 11 clash with Collingwood on Saturday night, having served his ban for rough conduct.

The prolific small forward started his fourth season at Arden Street in electric fashion, booting 18 goals from seven games - kicking no less than two in each outing.

He has been sidelined for North Melbourne's past three matches after being suspended for a tackle on Port Adelaide's Josh Sinn.

Eddie Ford raised his hand for a season debut with a strong performance in North Melbourne's two-point win over Richmond in the reserves last Sunday.

Excelling at half-back, Ford finished the afternoon with 26 disposals, 12 marks and 10 intercepts.

In the midfield against the Tigers, Will Phillips chipped away to win 22 possessions and lay seven tackles, while Luke Urquhart was particularly dominant at stoppages, coming away with nine clearances from 22 disposals.

Forward Cooper Harvey continued his push for a call-up, slotting a game-high three goals from 14 touches.

Robert Hansen jnr found more of the footy as he looks to rejoin the AFL team for the first time since featuring against Sydney in Round 4, ending the VFL clash with 19 disposals.

Zac Fisher will be on Clarkson's radar again after notching 23 disposals and a goal, while key defender Griffin Logue could be considered after collecting six intercepts.

Callum Coleman-Jones will return from his Achilles injury this weekend, but will be on managed minutes in the VFL side's bout with Collingwood on Sunday at Victoria Park.