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Brad Scott did not see the incident that saw Jarrad Waite reported in Sunday's NAB Challenge clash with Hawthorn, but the North Melbourne coach has spoken to Waite about eradicating the on-field disciplinary lapses that plagued him at Carlton.

Waite was reported in the second quarter of the game at Shepparton's Deakin Reserve after he collected Hawks defender Ben Stratton in the head with an attempted spoil.

Stratton was able to get up without assistance, take a free kick and play out the rest of game.

Scott told reporters after the match he had not been aware that Waite had been reported.

However, the North coach said he had spoken with Waite about his poor Tribunal record when he arrived at Arden Street late last year.

In 12 seasons with the Blues, Waite was found guilty of seven reportable offences and suspended for a total of eight games.

"One thing you notice about Jarrad is that he jumps really early for the footy and sometimes if he misjudges that jump he gets himself into a terrible position so he crashes into someone or he makes a clumsy spoil," Scott said.

"As long as the intent's good then – like the (Jack) Ziebell one a couple of years ago (when) we were coaching intent – if you make a mistake we'll try and deal with it and get the [decision-making] right."

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