Spots in the senior team are always harder to find after a win, and that is the case following North Melbourne's 63-point victory against Brisbane on Sunday.

The good form of players in the VFL will make it hard for Brad Scott and his match committee though, and NMFC.com.au looks at those in the mix for selection.

Have your say on any possible changes below.

Robbie Tarrant

Injury kept Tarrant out of the Brisbane clash and paved the way for Majak Daw's debut, and the efforts of the Sudanese first-gamer won’t make it easy to break straight back in.

Brad Scott is adamant in his belief that Tarrant is in North's best 22, meaning if the key forward is fit he will be a likely candidate to make his return. It will depend on whether Tarrant can get through the week's training.

Aaron Black

Black kicked five goals for North Ballarat on Friday against Bendigo in the VFL and continues his push for a call-up.

The key-position forward has been in consistent form throughout the first month of the VFL season. While he’s got Tarrant, Daw, Lachlan Hansen and Drew Petrie to compete with for a forward post, Black would make a more than adequate target in attack.

Daniel Currie

While the structure of the North side seems limited to just the one ruckman, the Hawthorn team could force the match committee's hands.

With David Hale and Max Bailey both likely to be in the Hawks' side, Currie may be in the mix. His fortunes will likely rely on the fitness of Daw who can also run through the ruck.

Ben Jacobs

Jacobs couldn’t have responded in a better way to his omission from the North side after Round 2. The midfielder has gone back to North Ballarat and turned in two quality outings, culminating in a 41-possession haul against Bendigo on Friday.

Development coach Josh Drummond has been pleased with Jacobs’ approach in the last fortnight; against a Hawthorn midfield with plenty of depth, Jacobs could provide an extra rotation.

Will Sierakowski

The former Hawk has been inching closer and closer to a senior debut in 2013 with repeated solid performances for Werribee.

However there were few standouts in the Tigers' loss to Williamstown and it may mean Sierakowski will need to continue his push for a debut for another week.  

Levi Greenwood

Greenwood's second-to-last game in 2012 was against the Hawks at Aurora Stadium. Much like the rest of the list, he would be itching for a chance to rectify that afternoon if he is selected.

However like Sierakowski, Werribee's poor team performance may cost him despite a solid individual stretch.

Kieran Harper

After a late reprieve against Sydney in Round 3, Harper played his first game of the year for Werribee on the weekend.

In his first three senior games, Harper struggled to find a lot of the ball, so Scott may resist the temptation of rushing him back in.  

Brad McKenzie

The second-year player has been impressing for North Ballarat in a role on the wing. His consistency throughout four quarters has been a highlight.

On the open space of the MCG, a skilful player on the outside could be what the Kangaroos are searching for.  

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