GEELONG has been dealt a double blow on the eve of its top four clash with North Melbourne at Skilled Stadium with Matthew Stokes and James Kelly being forced out with injury.

Their places have been taken by Brent Prismall and Travis Varcoe who were both unlucky to be dropped from the side that beat Sydney Swans last weekend.

North Melbourne has also made a couple of late changes with Nathan Thompson and Matt Campbell out with Scott Thompson and Jess Sinclair coming in.

A full house is expected at the Cattery for today's clash.