There was speculation Scott could miss Friday night's game after he missed North's main training session on Tuesday with a virus, and then did not join his team on its scheduled flight to Perth on Wednesday evening.
But Scott confirmed on Thursday morning he was over the virus that left him "violently ill" for 24 hours and would coach against the Eagles.
"I just can't be around the players when [I'm] sick, they're the most important people," Scott said at Melbourne Airport before boarding his flight.
"We're just taking all precautions, but I'm fine, ready to go and ready for a good game."
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was unable to coach his side against the Kangaroos in Hobart after being hospitalised with a virus.
Nick Bowen covers North Melbourne news for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_Nick
