North Melbourne will need to make at least one change as it heads into Saturday's match-up with West Coast.
Defender Riley Hardeman suffered a head knock against Fremantle and will miss the Roos’ second clash of the campaign against the Eagles.
Strong form at reserves level could see Cooper Harvey called up. The forward-turned-backman has been prolific all year long in VFL coach Adam Marcon’s side and collected 22 possessions and five intercepts against Tasmania on Saturday.
Josh Goater is another rebounding defender in the mix and is fresh off a 21-possession performance.
Since returning from a groin injury, Robert Hansen jnr has impressed in the VFL, and could be considered if senior coach Alastair Clarkson looks to shake things up after the heavy defeat to the Dockers at Hands Oval in Bunbury.
Hansen jnr followed up his 32-disposal outing against Gold Coast with 25 touches, six intercepts and a goal in Hobart against Tasmania to raise his hand for a season debut.
Tom Blamires and Toby Pink both travelled with the team to Western Australia and are on the verge of selection, while Bailey Scott was arguably North Melbourne’s best AFL-listed player in the reserves' 14-point loss to the Devils.
The midfielder notched 26 possessions to further stake his claim for a maiden 2026 senior appearance.
Young forwards Matt Whitlock, Lachy Dovaston and Brayden George all hit the scoreboard against the Devils, booting one goal each, while Zac Banch collected 19 disposals in his comeback from a hamstring injury.
Veteran defender Aidan Corr (13 disposals, five rebound 50s) was a solid presence behind the ball at North Hobart Oval and could come into selection consideration.
