The Magpies and the Kangaroos face off at the MCG on Saturday at 7.40pm.
Five players are absent from Collingwood’s team.
One player is still on the mend after a vehicle accident knocked out during practice.
North Melbourne’s reserve team beat North’s youngsters in their recent encounter by 43 points.
That win has given the seniors boosted morale.
Both teams want a strong beginning to the second half of the campaign.