Young defender Miller Bergman has been named North Melbourne's tactical substitute for Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

Bergman, 20, has played the last six games for the Kangaroos. He had one of his most effective games in the close loss to Essendon in Round 12, having 18 touches and laying two tackles. 

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The Kangaroos will line up as selected at Marvel Stadium, with co-captain Jy Simpkin and midfielder Hugh Greenwood returning to the starting 22 after completing concussion protocols following the head knocks they received in Round 12.

Spearhead Nick Larkey heads the forward line after turning his back on free agency to sign a five-year deal with the Kangaroos on Friday.