North Melbourne has locked in its team for Saturday's clash against Port Melbourne, with George Wardlaw named for his first game as a Kangaroo.

The No.4 draft selection will be joined by Jack Mahony, with the small forward to feature in match play for the first time since he injured his shoulder more than a month ago.

Jackson Archer and Darcy Tucker have also been named, having each played a half in the Kangaroos' final practice match against Williamstown last week. 

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A backline full of senior-listed talent will be further bolstered by Aiden Bonar, who was omitted from the first team on Thursday night.

The reserves program has also finalised its leadership group as the opening round nears.

Ex-Geelong midfielder Nick Stevens, former Adelaide forward Ben Davis and experienced state league footballer Sam Lowson will all support Jack Watkins in his first season as the Kangaroos' skipper.

Nick Stevens (L), Ben Davis, Jack Watkins (c), and Sam Lowson (R) will lead North Melbourne's 2023 VFL side

Bouncedown is scheduled for 3.05pm at Arden Street Oval.

You can live stream the match for free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.

Follow the @NMFCReserves accounts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to stay across everything happening at the match, and don't forget to use #Kangas.

The Roo Shop will also be open at the club between 11am and 5pm for those looking to add some blue and white to their wardrobe.

Saturday, March 25

North Melbourne v Port Melbourne at Arden Street Oval, 3.05pm AEDT

B: 42. K. Dawson 16. A. Bonar 17. L. Young
HB: 43. A. Hall 41. B. Drury 39. F. Perez
C: 34. J. Archer 6. G. Wardlaw 35. C. Lazzaro
HF: 45. H. Free 56. J. Watkins 47. C. Downie
F: 37. C. Harvey 40. E. Ford 36. P. Spicer
Foll: 32. J. Edwards 13. D. Tucker 1. J. Mahony
I/C: 54. J. Hope 55. N. Stevens 60. S. Lowson
  62. T. Sellers 66. J. Lienert  
23rd Player: 54. J. Hope
Emerg: 53. C. Smith 57. A. Noblett 64. N. Hodgson
  69. C. Keogh 80. T. O'Sullivan  

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