This week, AFL Media's Michael Whiting predicts who could be returning for Round 11 against North Melbourne:

He's been knocking down the door in the NEAFL, and now it appears there might be a spot for Josh Walker.

Injury will halt Matt Eagles time on the big stage for now, with the rugged defender expected to be out for a couple of weeks with an abdominal problem. 

Aside from Eagles, things look relatively good, with young draftee Toby Wooller only a week or two away from making a NEAFL debut after breaking his finger.

The verdict? Walker – who can play at either end of the ground – appears a perfect replacement for Eagles. Fans shouldn't be expecting Chris Fagan to change the team too much this week.

Ahead of Sunday's clash, AFL Media's Marc McGowan also takes a look at how North Melbourne is shaping up: 

Paul Ahern and Cam Zurhaar were outstanding in the VFL on Saturday. Ahern is yet to make his debut, but his kicking skills could become a serious weapon for North. Zurhaar has developed nicely in his second season. Nathan Hrovat was the matchday emergency in round 10.

Sam Durdin received an AFL call-up after a strong month in the VFL, but might make way for Majak Daw, who was rested, especially after a late head knock took him from the field.

Taylor Garner sat out the last quarter in the VFL because of hamstring tightness – a continuation of his woes with that injury – but the word out of North is it isn't too bad. 

Declan Mountford (ankle) played the second half only in his return from five matches out, while Dan Nielson (concussion) was a strong contributor after a fortnight on the sidelines.

The verdict? Daw likely replaces Durdin. It wouldn't be a major surprise if one of Ahern, Hrovat or Zurhaar came in.