Youngsters Max Warren and Mitch Wilkins have both been named in a 29-man squad, meaning supporters could get a first look at the rookie and 2012 draftee.
After a series of setbacks, most recently a collarbone injury, Warren has forced himself into contention with a hard-working approach at training and a focus on improving his fitness.
Wilkins has worked hard to build up his strength in the pre-season and has been rewarded with his first appearance in the royal blue and white.
Both players have gained valuable practice in match simulation against North’s best forwards over Summer.
One addition who will surprise no-one is Nick Dal Santo. The former Saint gets his first chance to play for his new club, while Robin Nahas could provide some extra zip around the forward-line alongside Lindsay Thomas.
As announced earlier on NMFC.com.au, Joel Tippett has been called upon in a key-defensive post in the absence of Nathan Grima, with Mason Wood also included as another option in attack.
For Wood, it’s been a long road back from a knee injury. He hasn’t played since Round 14 of last year in the VFL.
Meanwhile, father-son selection Luke McDonald will make his first appearance in North Melbourne colours.
North Melbourne v Carlton
Saturday February 15
4:40pm (EDT)
Eureka Stadium, North Ballarat
Buy tickets for the game here
Check out a list of activities in Ballarat over the weekend
1. Daniel Currie, 2. Brad McKenzie, 3. Ryan Bastinac, 4. Liam Anthony, 5. Ben Jacobs, 6. Lachlan Hansen, 7. Jack Ziebell, 8. Daniel Wells, 10.Ben Cunnington. 11. Michael Firrito, 12. Lindsay Thomas, 15. Nick Dal Santo, 16. Scott Thompson, 18. Shaun Atley, 19. Sam Wright, 20. Drew Petrie, 21. Luke McDonald, 22. Todd Goldstein, 26. Taylor Hine, 28. Robin Nahas, 29. Brent Harvey, 32. Mason Wood, 33. Mitch Wilkins, 34. Jamie MacMillan, 35. Aaron Black, 36, Joel Tippett, 42. Scott McMahon, 43. Sam Gibson, 44. Max Warren
CARLTON
1. Andrew Walker, 2. Troy Menzel, 3. Marc Murphy, 4. Bryce Gibbs, 7. Dylan Buckley, 9, Kane Lucas, 10. Matthew Watson, 11. Rob Warnock, 12. Mitch Robinson, 13. Chris Yarran, 14. Brock McLean, 16. Patrick Cripps, 17. Sam Rowe, 18. Tom Temay, 21. Josh Bootsma, 26. Andrew McInnes, 28. Tom Bell, 30. Jarrad Waite, 31. Luke Reynolds, 32. Nick Graham, 33. Andrejs Everitt, 35. Ed Curnow. 36. Cameron Wood, 37. Jaryd Cachia, 39. Dale Thomas, 41. Levi Casboult, 42. Zach Tuohy, 45. Blaine Johnson, 46. David Ellard
