NORTH Melbourne will eschew trying to find a certain type of player when it comes to November's NAB AFL Draft, and will instead simply select the best talent available at their turn.

Despite lacking midfield depth, as well as a tall defender, North football manager Donald McDonald said the most talented player on offer could be the answer to the club's structural problems.

"Get the best player available at our pick, it's the smart thing to do," McDonald said.

"You've just got to get talented players into your club.

"That's not to say once our guys have sat down prior to the draft they might come up with a different strategy but as it stands now, we're just going to go out there and pick the best player.

"People say your midfield isn't your strength, why not put another good player into that area but they don't have to specifically be a midfielder.

"You look at Luke Hodge. Everyone would say Hawthorn's defence needs bolstering but would anyone have said Luke Hodge was a centre half-back?

"He's a midfielder but because he's such a good player, good players can adapt."

McDonald said the club was keen to keep all their picks in the draft as this will be the last uncompromised draft before the introduction of the new Gold Coast franchise.