Ruck recruit Callum Coleman-Jones headlines the three inclusions for North Melbourne going into its clash with Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.

The former Tiger will suit up with the seniors for the first time since his debut for the club in the opening round.

Coleman-Jones notched up 24 disposals, 37 hitouts, eight clearances and seven tackles in a dominant display against Frankston on Sunday night.

His form had presented coach David Noble with a conundrum, but an injury to Tristan Xerri (foot) has paved the way for the 22-year-old to combine with veteran Todd Goldstein.

Taps and clearances are Coleman-Jones' bread and butter, but he has demonstrated he can go forward and impact the game, too.

He kicked four goals for the Tigers in his first game last season, and averaged nearly four marks over his eight senior games.

Slick midfielder Jaidyn Stephenson will also return to the team, having missed the trip to Tasmania through illness.

When the Kangaroos last confronted Carlton in Round 19, 2021, Stephenson dazzled with 24 disposals, eight marks and three goals in a 39-point win.

Aiden Bonar has been named for his first full senior match of the season, having previously served as the substitute on three occasions.

The 23-year-old will likely line up behind the ball, where he has trained and featured in the VFL.

Bonar's 188cm frame will help Aidan Corr and Josh Walker cover the absence of Ben McKay, who will serve a one-match ban for rough conduct against Geelong's Rhys Stanley.

Defender Atu Bosenavulagi has also been omitted.