After four wins in five matches, North is a tough side to break in to.

Nevertheless, there are plenty of Roos trying for selection.

Midfielders

After a fortnight as the game day emergency, Declan Mountford completed a full game last weekend and excelled, while Jed Anderson made a successful comeback from the foot injury which forced him out of action for a week.

Andrew Swallow was labelled as the ‘next midfielder in’ by Brad Scott on Sunday, which means the former skipper has the inside running if there is an opening for a ball-winner in tight.

Scott also made a point of how the match committee is trying to find a way to get Braydon Preuss into the side. If the structure can handle an extra tall, Preuss is a heavy favourite for the spot.

Defenders

Mitch Hibberd has spent the majority of his year playing as a half-back, and is in a consistent run of form for Werribee at VFL level.

Sam Durdin is in a similar position as a key position defender, but is in the unenviable situation of being behind the in-form duo of Robbie Tarrant and Scott Thompson.

Forwards

While he’ll need a promotion from the rookie list to be eligible to play, Cam Zurhaar is impressing with his pressure at ground level in the forward line.

Majak Daw has put a string of consecutive games together playing as a key position forward and a second ruckman, and is another putting his hand up for an AFL promotion.