An intriguing clash against Richmond looms, and with a trip back from Perth to contend with, North's approach at the selection table will explain a lot about how the team has recovered.

The game against the Tigers is another Sunday night encounter, giving the Roos a full seven days to recover.

After one of the Kangaroos' best wins of the year and no VFL form to read off after the bye, it may be hard to justify change. 

NMFC.com.au looks at those in the mix for a call-up. 

Have your say on any changes you’d like to see in the comments below.

#1: Daniel Currie

The reason: Currie was an emergency for the game against West Coast, indicating his form for Werribee has ticked the right boxes for the match committee.

The challenge: In theory Currie would replace either Majak Daw or Todd Goldstein if he were to break back into the senior side, a task which looks to be tough after the duo had good games against the combination of Nic Naitanui and Dean Cox.

#2: Brad McKenzie

The reason: While the Tigers have had a forgetful start to the year, their defensive group have been troubled more by smalls than talls. 

Precision going inside 50 is vital if North is going to be get the most out of its marking forwards Drew Petrie and Aaron Black. Enter the silky-skilled McKenzie.  

The challenge: He's looked comfortable back at VFL level, but is yet to take a game by the scruff of the neck to really push his case. 

#5: Ben Jacobs

The reason: In the best form of any player outside the current senior lineup, Jacobs has done all he can to press his claims for a spot in the North side. Now he must wait for it to open up.

The challenge: With the VFL having a week off for the state game last weekend, there was no chance for him to impress. 

Coupled with the strong performance of the midfield brigade against the Eagles, it would be a tricky task to fit Jacobs in.

#17: Nathan Grima

The reason: A valuable member of the North backline when fit, if Grima manages to complete a full block of training this week he’ll be available for selection.

The challenge: He tends to be at his best after a game or two to blow out the cobwebs. Considering he has missed the last three games and Richmond don’t have an abundance of key-forwards, a return through Werribee may be the safer option.

#19: Sam Wright

The reason: Similar to Currie, Wright was an emergency for the game against West Coast. Despite being omitted after the loss to Geelong, it’s a clear sign the match committee see him as part of the side’s plans going forward.

The challenge: Wright was omitted for the return of Aaron Mullett, and the left-footer seamlessly worked back into the team. With no fresh injury worries to report, there doesn’t appear to be a spot in the back half for the number 19.

#32: Mason Wood

The reason: Wood was right in the frame for a senior debut against West Coast, before he pulled up sore after his latest outing for Werribee. After a week off he should be back to 100 per cent and ready to return to action.

The challenge: While 12 goals wasn’t an enormous return against the Eagles, North’s forward-line still functioned relatively well. The safer option for Wood may be to play another VFL game, rather than debuting at AFL level after no football for a fortnight.

#42: Scott McMahon

The reason: Serviceable in his two AFL outings so far this year, McMahon allows flexibility at the defensive end with his ability to play on both small and medium-sized forwards.

The challenge: Richmond relies heavily on its midfielders to get forward and score goals from ground level, as opposed to specialist small/medium sized forwards. Unless it changes its team structure, it appears a struggle to find a suitable matchup for McMahon.