The strength of North Melbourne's Indigenous talent was highlighted on Tuesday with the naming of the Qantas All-Stars squad.

While the final team is still to be selected from an initial 32, Matt Campbell, Lindsay Thomas, Cruize Garlett and the experienced Daniel Wells are all in the mix for the match against Richmond on Friday night at Alice Springs.

Campbell will be hoping to emulate his efforts of 2009 when he won the Polly Farmer Medal for a best-on-ground performance against Adelaide.

Indigenous All-Stars coach Michael O'Loughlin says explosive pace and athleticism will help his team overcome the Tigers.

"You always love to have height in your side, and unfortunately for us we're not a very tall team, but we're very, very quick and we're very fit.

"They're taking it very, very seriously. Every time you chuck on the Aboriginal colours it's fair dinkum. I know the guys just can't wait to get to Alice Springs."

ALL-STARS squad (to be trimmed Wednesday night)
Graham Johncock, Tony Armstrong (Adelaide), Sam Sheldon (Brisbane Lions), Andrew Walker, Eddie Betts, Chris Yarran (Carlton), Courtenay Dempsey, Alwyn Davey, Patrick Ryder, Leroy Jetta (Essendon), Mathew Stokes (Geelong), Harley Bennell (Gold Coast), Curtly Hampton, Gerard Ugle (Greater Western Sydney), Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn), Aaron Davey, Liam Jurrah, Jamie Bennell (Melbourne), Matt Campbell, Lindsay Thomas, Daniel Wells, Cruise Garlett (North Melbourne), Lewis Jetta, Adam Goodes (Sydney Swans), Daniel Motlop, Danyle Pearce, Marlon Motlop (Port Adelaide), Liam Jones, Zephaniah Skinner, Nathan Djerrkura (Western Bulldogs)

Richmond
Will Thursfield, David Astbury, Brad Miller, Alex Rance, Daniel Connors, Mitch Morton, Shane Tuck, Ben Nason, Robin Nahas, Jake King, Tyrone Vickery, Reece Conca, Jake Batchelor, David Gourdis, Andrew Browne, Matthew White, Dean MacDonald, Tom Derickx, Jamie O'Reilly, Matt Dea, Troy Taylor, Jeromey Webberley, Ben Jakobi, Dylan Grimes, Pat Contin, Travis Casserley, Nick Westoff, Mitch Keddell.

The match will be shown on ABC1. Vic/Tas/NSW 8.30pm (live), QLD 8.30pm (delayed), SA 8.30pm (delayed), NT 8.30pm (delayed), WA 8.30pm (delayed)