kangaroos.com.au takes a look at those who may be in line for selection.
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Leigh Adams
Medically cleared to play against the Bulldogs, Adams was rested by coach Brad Scott. A week on the sidelines should have the midfielder raring to go.
Aaron Black
Black’s height (192cm) and mobility could cause problems for the Bombers’ defence, but with an in-form three-pronged tall attack getting the job done in recent weeks, he may have to bide his time at VFL level.
Cameron Pedersen
A rare quiet game in the Foxtel Cup Grand Final would be the only thing stopping Pedersen from being right in the mix again. Nevertheless, given the conditions were far from ideal for big men, he can be forgiven.
When North played Essendon late last year his presence deep in attack (3 goals) went a long way towards winning his team the game.
Luke and Cam Delaney
The expected return of Stewart Crameri to play alongside Michael Hurley and Scott Gumbleton makes for a potent combination and Brad Scott could be looking to bolster his defence.
The brothers were labelled as ‘terrific’ by North development coach Jason Lappin in the VFL on the weekend, and both can push a case for a recall. Luke had a massive 19 one percenters to his name against the Cats, while Cam registered 9 in the same stat category to go with 14 disposals.
Aaron Edwards, Ben Warren and Ben McKinley
With Lindsay Thomas still out through suspension, any one of this attacking trio could take the step up.
North’s defensive pressure suffered in the absence of Lindsay Thomas and Adams last round, and all three have excelled in recent weeks.
Levi Greenwood
Having not played in the AFL since Round 9, Greenwood had a strong game in the Foxtel Cup Grand Final. The tough conditions suited the hard-at-it midfielder, and it may have given him the confidence he needs to take the step up again.
Essendon will be without Ben Howlett and possibly Brent Stanton, meaning a tagging job on the dangerous Jobe Watson isn’t out of the question.
Ayden Kennedy
One of the in-form players of North’s VFL brigade, Kennedy has seemingly only been kept out by the good form of those in the 22.
Strong in the contest, he was brave in trying conditions for Werribee and a debut in the royal blue and white looks imminent.
Ben Mabon and Majak Daw
News Hamish McIntosh has been ruled out for the rest of the season means Daw and Mabon are North’s back-up options should Todd Goldstein go down. Now in his third season on the list, the Sudanese-rookie will be hoping he can become the Roos’ second ruckman.
Despite taking huge strides in his development this season, Mabon will likely have to continue his emergence at the Roosters.
Brad McKenzie and Will Sierakowski
Having just returned from Utah, first-round draft selection McKenzie is sure to be eased into action.
Former Hawk Sierakowski has been around the mark all season, and is sure to be in the mix again, though the good form of Aaron Mullett off half-back as a substitute might make things tough this week.
Ben Speight
Dubbed as the super-sub late last year, Speight is yet to play in 2012. He does have x-factor though, and after a pleasing performance for Werribee could come under consideration.
Malcolm Lynch, Brad Mangan, Gavin Urquhart, Max Warren
All on the rookie list, a promotion to the seniors looks unlikely given Tom Curran has been on the long-term injury list for a number of weeks without a replacement.
