The four-time Syd Barker medallist will be looking for his first win as leader of the club after missing the clash against Fremantle last week - a game in which the Kangaroos won by 97 points.
While Harvey will be eager to have some valuable match time against the Power, Vice-captain Drew Petrie will be rested after his heroic five goal performance in last week's win.
Runner up in last season's Syd Barker medal, Petrie relished a return to the forward line but deserves a much needed break with just three weeks until North Melbourne's round one match versus Melbourne.
However Petrie’s departure in no way leaves the side lacking in height with big man David Hale also making his return. Deputy vice-captain Brady Rawlings has also been slotted back into the midfield and will add some vital experience and direction.
Exciting draftees Jack Ziebell and Liam Anthony continue to hold down their positions after displaying plenty of potential and maturity in the lead up to the season proper.
In more good news for the club, courageous defender Daniel Pratt is expected to return next week after recovering from a severe rib injury.
(View Daniel Pratt interview)
North Melbourne plays Port Adelaide on Saturday, March 7 at Princes Park in Carlton from 1.30pm.
North Melbourne’s second side will play Collingwood at Gosch’s Paddock in Richmond on Friday, March 6 from 3.30pm
Merchandise and memberships will be available at Gate 5 of Visy Park.
Entry will be free to all North Melbourne members for this week's match.
Please note: No public parking will be available at Visy Park.
NAB Challenge North Melbourne Squad:
1. Liam Anthony (44)
2. Matt Campbell (33)
3. Michael Firrito (11)
4. Josh Gibson (38)
5. Todd Goldstein (22)
6. David Hale (31)
7. Levi Greenwood (24)
8. Nathan Grima (17)
9. Lachlan Hansen (6)
10. Leigh Harding (39)
11. Brent Harvey (29)
12. Ed Lower (2)
13. Hamish McIntosh (1)
14. Scott McMahon (42)
15. Sam Power (5)
16. Brady Rawlings (3)
17. Ben Ross (15)
18. Adam Simpson (7)
19. Josh Smith (18)
20. Andrew Swallow (9)
21. Lindsay Thomas (12)
22. Scott Thompson (16)
23. Gavin Urquhart (14)
24. Benjamin Warren (35)
25. Shannon Watt (36)
26. Daniel Wells (8)
27. Jack Ziebell (19)
Port Adelaide squad:
1 CASSISI, Domenic
2 CARR, Josh
3 SALOPEK, Steven
4 MOTLOP, Daniel
5 LADE, Brendon
6 PEARCE, Danyle
7 BURGOYNE, Peter
8 BURGOYNE, Shaun
9 SURJAN, Jacob
11 MOTLOP, Marlon
14 STEWART, Paul
15 RODAN, David
17 GRAY, Robert
18 CORNES, Kane
19 SALTER, Nick
20 BROGAN, Dean
24 WESTHOFF, Matthew
27 CARLILE, Alipate
28 THURSTANS, Toby
29 KRAKOUER, Nathan
30 CHAPLIN, Troy
33 EBERT, Brett
35 CORNES, Chad
36 PETTIGREW, Michael
37 THOMPSON, Wade
39 WESTHOFF, Justin
41 DAVENPORT, Jason
42 MEYER, Danny
44 LOGAN, Tom
