North Melbourne will know if it has any chance of playing in the finals before Sunday's match, but no matter the outcome, the side is sure to be up and about for its inspirational leader Brent Harvey.
If Hawthorn loses to Fremantle in Tasmania, the Kangaroos could feature in September action but North’s other focus will be on getting a win for ‘Boomer’.
Harvey is only the fourth player in the club's history to reach the magical milestone of 300 games and his team has plenty to prove after another big loss to a top four contender in St Kilda.
Despite their position on the table, West Coast is a daunting opponent at Subiaco, and the Eagles’ pride has taken a beating this year.
kangaroos.com.au looks at how the two teams match up for their clash on Sunday afternoon.
Games played: 37 - North Melbourne 18, West Coast 19
Coaches: Brad Scott (NM) 20 games, John Worsfold (WC) 208 games
Captains: Brent Harvey (NM) 299 games, Darren Glass (WC) 196 games
2010 debutants:
North Melbourne - Ryan Bastinac, Ben Cunnington, Nathan O'Keefe, Robbie Tarrant, Ben Speight, Jamie MacMillan
West Coast - Brad Sheppard, Luke Shuey, Ashley Smith, Koby Stevens
Avg. age (start of 2010): North Melbourne 22 years 195 days, West Coast 22 years 213 days
Avg. games (start of 2010): North Melbourne 43, West Coast 42
Most experienced player: Brent Harvey (NM) 299 games, Andrew Embley (WC) 205 games
Tallest: Hamish McIntosh (NM) 203cm, Dean Cox (WC) 204cm
Shortest: Matt Campbell (NM) 170cm, Ryan Neates (WC) 169cm
2009 placing: North Melbourne 13th (7 wins, 14 losses, 1 draw), West Coast 11th (8 wins, 14 losses)
Leading goal scorer 2009: Drew Petrie (NM) 27, Mark LeCras (WC) 58
Best and Fairest 2009: Andrew Swallow (NM), Darren Glass (WC)
The last five: Round 3, 2010 - North Melbourne 17.14.116 def West Coast 13.13.91
Round 20, 2009 - West Coast 17.8.110 def North Melbourne 10.12.72
Round 8, 2008 - North Melbourne 13.11.89 def West Coast 12.11.83
Round 19, 2007 - West Coast 17.17.119 def North Melbourne 15.12.102
Round 10, 2007 - West Coast 18.13.121 def North Melbourne 7.13.55
Last week: North Melbourne 9.9.63 lost to St Kilda 17.13.115
West Coast 8.12.60 lost to Port Adelaide 8.13.61
Leading possession winners 2010: Brady Rawlings (NM) 558, Matthew Priddis (WC) 488
Leading goal scorers 2010: Lindsay Thomas (NM) 29, Mark LeCras (WC) 60
Dream Team specialists: Andrew Swallow (NM) 1934, Matthew Priddis (WC) 177
