North’s training ground at Arden Street will host a raft of players trying to prove their fitness this week, ahead of their potential returns from injury.

Up to four players could return if cleared by the Roos’ medical and conditioning staff including Scott Thompson (groin) and Ben Brown (knee).

Luke McDonald could also make his return after injuring his hamstring in Round 13, but Shaun Higgins (knee) will have to wait another week.

Ben Brown (knee) – test
Luke McDonald (hamstring) – test
Scott Thompson (adductor) – test
Farren Ray (hamstring) – test
Shaun Higgins (knee) – 1 week
Kayne Turner (hamstring) – 1 week
Aaron Black (ankle) – 1 week
Jarrad Waite (hip) – 2 weeks
Mason Wood (knee) – 3 weeks
Taylor Garner (hamstring) – season

For more NMFC injury news, visit the Anytime Fitness Health Hub