North Melbourne will mull over bringing back Shaun Higgins from a knee injury for its final tune-up against Hawthorn.

Brad Scott said the Roos will have a nearly fully-fit squad to pick from for next week, and could bring back the classy onballer after knee surgery.

"He's a chance to play this week, but we've got to make a decision whether that's the right thing to do," Scott said of Higgins.

"We still think he's on track for round one and he's had a really good prep to this point."

The Roos have played 40 of their squad in the opening two pre-season games and are set to narrow towards their best available team for their final tune-up.

"We'll take 24 in the next NAB Challenge game, so we'll bring a few guys back," he said.

"We'll have some selection issues, but that's what we want."

Scott was also pleased but not surprised by Daniel Wells' return after 328 days on the sidelines, confident the 31-year-old's strong pre-season will set him up for a big year.

Wells was his typically silky-smooth self, finishing with 17 disposals and five inside 50s.

"He's had a good preparation and whenever he's prepared well in the pre-season he's generally had a good season," Scott said.