North Melbourne has swung a late change for Sunday's clash with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium, with AFL Rising Star nominee George Wardlaw ruled out.

No.4 draft pick Wardlaw has been managed and will be replaced by speedster Charlie Lazzaro.

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As revealed on Friday afternoon, former skipper Jack Ziebell has been locked in as the tactical substitute.

Young forward Cooper Harvey, the son of club great Brent, will also make his senior debut against the Cats.