NORTH Melbourne's big-man stocks are set to be further boosted with Majak Daw to press his claims for inclusion in the Good Friday clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Daw was a late withdrawal from the Roos side beaten by Greater Western Sydney by 42 points last week but is expected to be passed fit to return.
Coach Brad Scott faces a selection conundrum as he ponders how best to utilise his tall timber.
Daw would likely spend most of his time in attack if selected, with Scott then to consider if up-and-coming ruck Braydon Preuss and star veteran Todd Goldstein can play effectively in the same team.
"I think it's a really good problem ... to have two genuine ruckmen fighting for a spot in the side," North midfielder Nathan Hrovat said on Tuesday.
"On the weekend 'Goldy' went forward and was really influential.
"It's probably a luxury that we have that some other clubs don't, in having a few ruckmen that we can choose from and can rotate through there.
"Both of them can kick goals and be really influential down forward, they've got that versatility and they'll be really important for us."
Hrovat's take on Goldstein's performance was understandably generous, but questions remain over the 28-year-old's ability to spend more time in attack if Preuss is preferred in the lead ruck role.
North will also regain important defender Scott Thompson from a one-game suspension.
The Bulldogs are licking their wounds after their shock loss to Fremantle and face a quick turnaround having played in Perth on Saturday night.
Bulldogs' midfielder Liam Picken continues to be monitored, but faces a race against time to play at Etihad Stadium after he was concussed against the Dockers.
"Obviously he got ruled out of the game with concussion early on," Bulldogs veteran Matthew Boyd said.
"But he'll go through all the tests during the week and the doctors will make the right call for Liam's health, which is the most important thing."
Bulldogs forward Stewart Crameri is set to resume after missing the loss to Fremantle with a sore hip.
