Curtis Taylor will make his second AFL appearance when North Melbourne takes on Essendon on Saturday.

The 19-year-old forward has been rewarded for his strong VFL form which includes a 4-goal performance against Sandringham on Sunday. 

Jamie Macmillan has also been brought back in after spending the past two weeks in the VFL after recovering from a calf-injury. The No.34's leadership qualities critical in what is shaping up to be a massive match for both teams. 

Luke Davies-Uniacke and Sam Durdin have been omitted. 

See the full team below, presented by The Wharf Hotel.

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