North Melbourne is set to welcome back three players for its second-round JLT Community Series clash against Port Adelaide on Saturday.

Scott Thompson and Sam Wright will provide some valuable experience in defence, as they return for their first pre-season encounters, while Nathan Hrovat has been named in the side after a strong performance in a VFL practice match last weekend.

Former Bulldogs Tom Campbell will enjoy a full game in the ruck, with Todd Goldstein rested, and is set to face a big challenge with Scott Lycett and Patrick Ryder among the Power’s talls.

Young guns Bailey Scott and Tarryn Thomas have also been named, and will have another chance to prove themselves ahead of Round 1, as have four recruits from other clubs, Jared Polec, Dom Tyson, Jasper Pittard and Aaron Hall.

Ben Cunnington will miss the game with a corked thigh, sustained at training. 

View the full team below.