GEELONG veteran James Kelly will start Saturday night's crucial clash with North Melbourne in the green vest.

Kelly is playing his first game since injuring his ankle against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval in round 11.

And in shock move, the Kangaroos have named Brent Harvey as their substitute.

That means the two subs have played 662 games between them. 

The Cats have not had any late changes to their selected side, but Robin Nahas is a late out for North.

Nahas has been replaced by Kayne Turner.

LATE CHANGES 
North Melbourne: Robin Nahas replaced in selected side by Kayne Turner
Geelong: Nil

FINAL INTERCHANGES
North Melbourne: Nick Dal Santo, Ben Brown, Kayne Turner
Substitute: Brent Harvey

Geelong: Jimmy Bartel, Josh Caddy, Mathew Stokes
Substitute: James Kelly