STEVE Johnson will start today's clash with North Melbourne in the green sub's vest.

The Cats' starting bench is George Horlin-Smith, Josh Caddy and Nakia Cockatoo.

Tom Hawkins is a confirmed starter in his 150th game.

Cats team to play North Melbourne
Backs: Jed Bews, Harry Taylor, Corey Enright
Half-backs: James Kelly, Jared Rivers, Cameron Guthrie
Centres: Steven Motlop, Joel Selwood, Mitch Duncan
Half-forwards: Darcy Lang, Tom Hawkins, Rhys Stanley
Forwards: Cory Gregson, Mitch Clark, Josh Walker
Followers: Mark Blicavs, Jackson Thurlow, Jordan Murdoch
Int: George Horlin-Smith, Josh Caddy, Nakia Cockatoo
Sub: Steve Johnson
In: Jared Rivers, Tom Hawkins, George Horlin-Smith,
Out: Jimmy Bartel (knee), Tom Lonergan (concussion), Mathew Stokes