The rookie elevated defender had yet another solid game at AAMI Stadium but will need a week off to rest an injured shoulder.

Back in the mix to play the Saints comes veteran defender Daniel Pratt who has been kept out of the AFL for the past month due to a combination of injury and team balance.

Also on the verge of playing again is Scott McMahon who missed out last week due to family reasons with his wife Desiree due to give birth to their first child.

A string of outstanding performances for Werribee in the VFL may finally bear fruit for Ben McKinley. The former Eagle kicked five goals last week and has been ever close to playing just his second game in North colours in recent weeks.

Considered one of the Kangaroos’ best 22 players, Lachie Hansen could be ready to be brought back after struggling with concussion.

The club will announce the final team tomorrow at 5pm.

Backs S.Thompson 16 C.Pedersen 39 M.Firrito 11
Half Backs B.Rawlings 3 N.Grima 17 L.Greenwood 24
Centreline D.Wells 8 B.Harvey 29 A.Swallow 9
Half Forwards J.Ziebell 7 A.Edwards 27 B.Cunnington 10
Forwards L.Thomas 12 D.Petrie 20 R.Bastinac 28
Followers T.Goldstein 22 L.Adams 13 L.Anthony 4
Interchange From: L.Hansen 6 S.Atley 18 C.Richardson 21 K.Harper 23 B.McKinley 26 D.Pratt 30 S.McMahon 42

In: D.Pratt , B.McKinley , S.McMahon , L.Hansen
Out: L.Delaney (Shoulder)

Milestone: T.Goldstein - 50 games