North Melbourne had an exciting first half against Sydney, but was disappointing after the main break. So what does it mean for coach Brad Scott when considering his options against the Hawks?

Does he focus on the positives from the opening two quarters and go with a similar line-up, or is time to promote some players from the VFL?

kangaroos.com.au details the statistics from 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.

Ben Cunnington - North Ballarat
Last week: 15 possessions
A fortnight ago: 29 possessions

Cruize Garlett - North Ballarat
Last week: 30 possessions
A fortnight ago: 21 possessions

Corey Jones - North Ballarat
Last week: 15 possessions, 5 goals
A fortnight ago: 16 possessions, 1 goal

Daniel Pratt - North Ballarat
Last week: 23 possessions, 7 marks
A fortnight ago: 18 possessions

Josh Smith - North Ballarat
Last week: 5 marks, 3 goals
A fortnight ago: 6 marks, 2 goals

Ben Ross - Werribee
Last week: 18 possessions, 1 goal
A fortnight ago: 15 possessions, 1 goal

Robbie Tarrant - Werribee
Last week: 10 possessions, 2 goals
A fortnight ago: 8 possessions

Levi Greenwood - Werribee
Last week: 21 possessions, 7 marks, 1 goal
A fortnight ago (Reserves): 28 possessions, 8 tackles

Nathan O'Keefe - Werribee
Last week: 19 possessions, 9 marks, 1 goal
A fortnight ago: 10 possessions, 7 mark