Melbourne star ruckman Max Gawn remains in doubt for Saturday's clash against North Melbourne at Blundstone Arena in Hobart as he continues to battle an ankle injury.

Meanwhile, co-captain Nathan Jones is likely to need another week and appears destined to miss his sixth straight game because of a lingering quad injury suffered against the Western Bulldogs in round 13.

Demons teammate Dom Tyson said Gawn – the All Australian big man from last season – was still a chance to get up for the game against the Roos.

"We'll know more by Thursday, which is our main training session. He's been getting better every day since the game," Tyson said on Tuesday.

"There's a bit of swelling there with a rolled ankle, so I'm not too sure right now."

Gawn rolled his ankle in the third quarter of the club's 23-point win over Port Adelaide at the MCG on Sunday and, although he played out the game, sought regular treatment thereafter.

The big ruckman's presence was particularly noticeable in the first half against Port Adelaide as he got on top of ruck counterpart Paddy Ryder.

The nature of Jones' quad injury has seen him undertake a slow recovery process, with the club being ultra-cautious to ensure he doesn't experience any setbacks.

Tyson said Jones would be doing everything he could at training this week to prove his fitness for the clash against the Roos.

"It's more likely the week after," Tyson said of Jones' return.

"He's looking good, but I think it's just the fact that it's on his kicking leg where he had the strain through his thigh.

"That's the last thing he needs to tick off – getting that penetration through his kicking leg, but I'm not a physio so I'm not too sure where he's at in terms of speed.

"When he is back he'll be in a really good spot."

Melbourne is set to hit the training track at 1.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Tyson was one of five inclusions in the side for the game against Port Adelaide, with the inside midfielder missing two weeks due to a knee injury.

He gathered 29 disposals (12 contested) and laid six tackles in an important role in the Demons' victory.

The midfielder said he pulled up well following his first game back and was eager to produce a similar performance against the Roos.

"The build up for your first game back always takes a bit of mental energy out of you, so whether that drains you for the next week I'm not too sure," Tyson said.

"But I feel good early this week so there should be no reason why I can't produce a consistent performance on the weekend."

Melbourne has not defeated North Melbourne since 2006 – suffering 16-straight losses – and Tyson said the team was confident of turning things around this week.

The Kangaroos beat the Demons by 14 points in round nine, but the Roos have lost their past eight games and sit 17th on the ladder.

"North are a dangerous side. Their best footy this year, they've come close to knocking off some dangerous sides and had some good wins still," Tyson said.

"We certainly won't underestimate them at all. We're still a side after a good win we haven't performed at our best the next week

"We're motivated to perform this week, for sure."