Sam Durdin and Jy Simpkin have been named in North’s final team to take on Sydney on Sunday.
Key-defender Durdin is back for his second taste of senior action, after making his debut in Round 3 against the Giants.
A strong month at Werribee has paved the way for the number 24’s return.
Simpkin was managed last week, but comes into a 22 which will be full of confidence following a big win over Adelaide.
The 2016 draftee has been quick to make an impact in North Melbourne colours, with his smarts around the goals on show in his first five games.
As confirmed earlier in the week, Jarrad Waite will miss due to suspension, while Corey Wagner is out with an ankle injury.
Aaron Mullett (hand) and Taylor Garner (soreness) will miss another week and hope to prove their fitness for Round 9.
B: Luke McDonald, Robbie Tarrant, Ed Vickers-Willis
HB: Lachlan Hansen, Scott Thompson, Jamie Macmillan
C: Sam Gibson, Ben Cunnington, Shaun Atley
HF: Kayne Turner, Mason Wood, Ryan Clarke
F: Nathan Hrovat, Ben Brown, Shaun Higgins
Fol: Todd Goldstein, Jack Ziebell, Trent Dumont
Int: Marley Williams, Jed Anderson, Jy Simpkin, Sam Durdin
Emer: Andrew Swallow, Braydon Preuss, Declan Mountford
In: Sam Durdin, Jy Simpkin
Out: Jarrad Waite (suspension), Corey Wagner (ankle)
Sunday 'Mumday'
This Sunday, we’re celebrating 'Mumday', paying tribute to all the mothers out there that make life so great.
That’s why mums can come to the game for free!
General admission tickets are just $12.50 each when purchased online, meaning you can shout mum, and go along to the game with her, for the price of one ticket.
