North Melbourne will have the opportunity to regain ruck-forward Callum Coleman-Jones for Saturday's Round 9 hitout with Port Adelaide in Hobart.

The former Tiger was substituted out of the Round 7 contest against Melbourne after a head knock in the third term, but has successfully progressed through the league's concussion protocols.

His potential return as the second ruck would likely see Griffin Logue shift back to his natural position as a key defender.

While Coleman-Jones' inclusion is a strong possibility, there are no forced outs for North Melbourne this week after the team made it through Sunday's clash with St Kilda unscathed.

A mainstay of Alastair Clarkson's side over the first seven rounds, Tom Powell looks set to be available after an ankle sprain ruled him out of the last match.

The 21-year-old will face a fitness test during Thursday's main training session along with Josh Goater (hamstring), Aiden Bonar (quad) and George Wardlaw (knee).

Having struggled to convert chances in front of goal against the Saints, Clarkson and the match committee could shake up the forward line for the trip to Blundstone Arena.

Third-year Roo Eddie Ford (23 disposals, three goals) and father-son selection Cooper Harvey (17, four) impressed in Sunday's 66-point VFL win over Sandringham, while Phoenix Spicer (14, four clearances) looked lively all afternoon with his ability to get involved up the ground and bring teammates into the game.

Aaron Hall's first game back in the reserves after consecutive appearances in the seniors has the half-back flanker in the frame for an instant recall. The 32-year-old tallied seven tackles and a game-high 33 disposals.

Experienced midfielders Hugh Greenwood (19 disposals, 10 tackles) and Dan Howe (23, five clearances) were also among the best afield at Arden Street Oval, with the former continuing to push his case for a first AFL match since Round 5.

Will Phillips is another onballer eyeing down a call-up, and will have earned consideration after gathering 25 possessions, seven tackles and four inside 50s for Tom Lynch's side.