The Roos' priority this week will be settling on a replacement for injured spearhead Jarrad Waite. 

Majak Daw is the frontrunner, but second-year key forward Ben McKay could be considered after playing North's first two JLT games, while first-year tall Nick Larkey kicked three goals for Werribee in a VFL practice match on Sunday.

Roos coach Brad Scott suggested changes would be made for round two even before Waite's injury was diagnosed.

Senior midfielder Ben Cunnington will return from a one-match suspension, while others in contention for a call-up include forwards Taylor Garner, Jed Anderson and Corey Wagner, who returned from a shoulder injury in a VFL practice match last Saturday, second-year midfielder Ryan Clarke and defenders Ed Vickers-Willis and Sam Durdin.

Experienced defender Sam Wright did not play in Saturday's VFL practice match and will probably need more game time before he returns for the Kangaroos.

Ben McKay could be handed a debut for the Roos against Geelong. Picture: AFL Photos