Fourth-year Roo George Wardlaw is back in the selection frame after missing North Melbourne’s Round 8 trip to Geelong.

Wardlaw was withdrawn on the day before the match due to illness but has recovered and is poised to make his comeback this weekend.

It could be a straightforward midfield switch for senior coach Alastair Clarkson if star onballer Luke Davies-Uniacke can’t shake off a hamstring tightness complaint he picked up against the Cats.

Taylor Goad continued to push his case for an AFL debut with a standout performance against Geelong in the VFL.

Despite the 13-point defeat, the young ruck polled one coaches vote on the back of a huge 30-hitout, 19-disposal, eight-clearance, two-contested mark and one-goal effort at GMHBA Stadium.

Fellow tall Matt Whitlock managed to hit the scoreboard against the Cats, booting two goals from his 15 touches to remain in the mix for a call-up.

Toby Pink stood tall in defence for the reserves side, winning eight intercepts and 16 possessions, while rebounder Riley Hardeman found more of the footy, finishing with 20 disposals at a game-high efficiency rate of 90 per cent.

Cooper Harvey was prolific yet again, racking up 32 disposals and seven rebound 50s off half-back to raise his hand for a season debut. Harvey has averaged 32 touches across his past three appearances.

Bailey Scott is yet to feature in the senior side this season but laid eight tackles and picked up 19 possessions to press his claim.