Luckily for the North Melbourne coach, those playing in the VFL are doing plenty.
A thumb injury to Robbie Tarrant could provide an opportunity for a key position player, while Sam Wright is in some doubt after a heavy knock from Trent Cotchin saw him in hospital with concussion.
With finals still a distinct possibility, does Scott throw a challenge to a youngster like Jamie Macmillan, or will he opt for experience for the clash against Essendon?
kangaroos.com.au details the form of those close to a call-up and as always, you can have your say on this week's ins and outs in the comments section below.
Leigh Harding
Last week: 35 possessions, 12 marks, 7 inside 50's (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 14 possessions (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 31 possessions, 10 marks, 10 tackles (VFL)
Josh Smith
Last week: 22 possessions, 9 marks (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 32 possessions, 7 marks (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 26 possessions, 15 marks, 3 spoils (VFL)
Jamie MacMillan
Last week: 16 possessions, 5 marks (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 16 possessions, 3 tackles, 4 spoils (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 14 possessions, 3 marks, 3 tackles (VFL)
Ben Speight
Last week: 18 possessions, 1 goal (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 22 possessions, 7 marks, 1 goal (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 16 possessions, 4 behinds (VFL)
David Hale
Last week: 5 possessions, 10 hit-outs - 28% game time (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 18 possessions, 38 hit-outs (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 19 possessions, 9 marks, 15 hit-outs (VFL)
Corey Jones
Last week: 12 possessions, 1 goal - 42% game time (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 17 possessions, 5 tackles (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 24 possessions, 6 tackles, 5 goals (VFL)
Nathan O'Keefe
Last week: 4 possessions, 2 tackles (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 17 possessions, 6 marks, 3 goals (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 12 possessions, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal (VFL)
Brayden Norris
Last week: 8 possessions, 1 goal (VFL)
A fortnight ago: 12 possessions (VFL)
Three weeks ago: 17 possessions, 5 tackles (VFL)
