Small forward Robert Hansen jnr will reprise his role as the substitute for Sunday's match against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

Stars Nick Larkey and George Wardlaw are among the three changes to North Melbourne's line-up.

Larkey has been selected after recovering from persistent knee soreness following a PCL injury.

Wardlaw makes his return having played consecutive VFL games following his return from a concussion.

The hard-hitting midfielder was among the standouts in the reserves' rollercoaster loss to Geelong at Arden St last weekend, collecting 19 disposals and laying nine tackles. 

Livewire forward Cooper Harvey is also back after missing Round 20's loss to Geelong due to illness.

Captain Jy Simpkin will miss the clash against the Saints due to a knee injury. 

Big forward Finnbar Maley has been omitted, along with young defender Wil Dawson.