North Melbourne has made three changes to its side for Saturday's Round 21 clash with Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Dashing defender Colby McKercher and high-flyer Eddie Ford have been named to return from soreness and an ankle injury respectively after missing Round 20.

Swingman Toby Pink has also been recalled to face the Tigers after booting two goals from 13 touches in the Reserves' latest clash.

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On a sour note, defender Griffin Logue has been ruled out due to a wrist injury.

It's a tough blow for the No.19, who had only recently returned to AFL action from a torn ACL.

As confirmed by senior coach Alastair Clarkson in Thursday's press conference, young midfielder George Wardlaw will come out of the team due to showing symptoms of delayed concussion.

Veteran Liam Shiels will be managed and is the third Roo to make way.

North Melbourne will be celebrating co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th game on Saturday, as well as its faithful fans for Member Appreciation Round.

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Zane Duursma, Dylan Stephens, Will Phillips, Eddie Ford and Robert Hansen jnr have been named on the interchange, with one of the five to be locked in as the substitute an hour before Saturday's 1.45pm opening bounce.

Miller Bergman, Blake Drury and Kallan Dawson are the three emergencies.

North Melbourne v Richmond

Round 21

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • VIC