North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has resisted the calls to promote youngster Ben Cunnington, opting instead for experienced heads to take on the Eagles this weekend at Etihad Stadium.
Aaron Edwards, Leigh Harding and Scott McMahon have all been brought into the side, while Corey Jones, Ben Ross and Matt Campbell are the unlucky omissions.
26 year-old Edwards has had a strong month representing North Ballarat in the VFL. He pulled down 10 marks last week and booted five goals only a fortnight ago to stake his claim for a recall.
Now in his fourth season at the club, the number 27 will be desperate to secure his spot in a forward line missing vice-captain Drew Petrie.
Having been relegated to the VFL following the loss to the Power, Harding and McMahon are the obvious inclusions after strong performances for the Roosters.
Harding racked up 30 possessions in a dominant display against Frankston on Saturday, while McMahon was prominent in defence.
Both Cunnington and Cruize Garlett will have to gain more valuable match practice as the Roosters travel to Coburg.
B: Scott McMahon (42) Scott Thompson (16) Sam Wright (19)
HB: Michael Firrito (11) Lachie Hansen (6) Nathan Grima (17)
C: Daniel Wells (8) Brent Harvey (29) Leigh Harding (39)
HF: Liam Anthony (4) Brady Rawlings (3) Aaron Edwards (27)
F: Ben Warren (5) David Hale (31) Lindsay Thomas (12)
R: Hamish McIntosh (1) Jack Ziebell (7) Andrew Swallow (9)
INT: Leigh Adams (13) Gavin Urquhart (14) Todd Goldstein (22) Ryan Bastinac (28)
EMERG: Ben Ross (15) Robbie Tarrant (25) Ben Speight (46)
IN: Scott McMahon (42) Leigh Harding (39) Aaron Edwards (27)
OUT: Corey Jones (21) Ben Ross (15) Matt Campbell (33)
