Debutant George Wardlaw headlines six inclusions for North Melbourne, with five forced switches among them.

The No.4 pick has earned the call-up after just five games at reserves level, in which he's averaged 18.6 disposals, 5.8 tackles and just under a goal.

His impressive stint with the twos followed a strength and conditioning program designed to rebuild his body after two injury-plagued seasons.

Aaron Hall and Will Phillips have been recalled for their first games in three and four weeks, respectively, while Eddie Ford has been named in the forward line for his first full game since Round 5, 2022.

Ruck-forward Callum Coleman-Jones has been called up for the second time this season, after he booted a bag of nine for the reserves against the Dolphins.

The former Tiger was concussed when last called upon in Round 7, but has taken little time to find touch again.

Tom Powell has also been named after two weeks off with an ankle injury sustained in the same game against Melbourne.

Darcy Tucker and Luke Davies-Uniacke will miss following hamstring injuries in the first and third quarters on Saturday, respectively.

Jack Mahony (shoulder), Flynn Perez (concussion), Cam Zurhaar (cheekbone) and Curtis Taylor (omitted) will also miss from the team that took on Port Adelaide in Hobart.