Kangaroo tall Jasmine Ferguson returns to North Melbourne Tasmania's side for Saturday night's crunch match against Melbourne.

Ferguson, who missed the Round 7 win over Collingwood due to health and safety protocols, is the Kangaroos' only change for the trip to Casey Fields. Forward Daisy Bateman makes way this week.

Danielle Hardiman retains her spot in the backline ahead of the experienced Jess Duffin, after helping restrict Collingwood to two goals in round seven.

Father-daughter recruit Amy Smith has also kept her place in the line-up after backing up her career-best game against the Tigers in Round 6 by impressing coach Darren Crocker on the wing against the Magpies.

Saturday's primetime clash will go some way towards shaping the AFLW top six, with both sides heading into the game with a 6-1 record.

Gameday guide
What you need to know for North Melbourne Tasmania v Melbourne

North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v Melbourne, Round 8, 2022

B:  31. Danielle Hardiman, 20. Jasmine Ferguson
HB:  36. Brooke Brown, 9. Emma Kearney, 8. Aileen Gilroy
C:  10. Kaitlyn Ashmore, 25. Jasmine Garner, 3. Bella Eddey
HF:  1. Sophie Abbatangelo, 16. Tahlia Randall, 22. Ellie Gavalas
F:  60. Emma King, 6. Alice O'Loughlin
R:  26. Kim Rennie, 35. Jenna Bruton, 7. Ash Riddell
I/C:  17. Sarah Wright, 15. Amy Smith, 23. Mia King, 12. Nicole Bresnehan, 2. Daria Bannister 

Emg:  5. Tess Craven, 27. Jess Duffin, 43. Grace Campbell

In: Ferguson

Out: Daisy Bateman

Your Guide to Gameday

The opening bounce at Casey Fields is at 7.10pm AEDT on Saturday.

You can get your Round 8 ticket here, and support women's football and be part of history by becoming a Kangaroos member from $4.90 per month or $7.50 per month including access to all matches.