North Melbourne has made one change to its team to take on the GWS Giants on Sunday.

The final 22, presented by The Wharf Hotel, sees forward Taylor Garner return for his first game since Round 9.

Garner has booted five goals in the past fortnight for the Roos' VFL side, while averaging seven marks and five tackles.

The number six returns at the expense of Shaun Higgins, who will be sidelined for five to six weeks with an AC joint injury.

The move could open up more midfield time for the likes of Jy Simpkin and Luke Davies-Uniacke, the youngsters having impressed in recent weeks.