Rebounding defender Erika O'Shea will return as the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos host Sydney in Launceston on Saturday.

O'Shea was a late withdrawal from Round 7's win over Essendon at Windy Hill after being rested due to soreness following two six-day breaks.

She returns at the expense of fellow Irishwoman Amy Gavin Mangan, who has been omitted this week.

The Swans were flying high after four undefeated rounds this season, but travel to Tasmania hoping to snap a three-game losing streak after being pipped by Adelaide last weekend.

Superstar forward Chloe Molloy will present the Kangaroos' defence with a major challenge, having kicked a competition-high 17 goals in her seven games so far this season.

Gavin Mangan is an emergency for Saturday's game along with Ariana Hetherington and Ella Slocombe. 

The opening bounce at UTAS Stadium will be at 3.05pm AEST.