THERE are doubts over the fitness of North Melbourne’s Todd Goldstein for this weekend’s clash with Geelong after the ruckman left training on crutches on Friday.

Although the severity of Goldstein’s injury is not yet known, it’s unlikely he will be available for the side’s Round 2 clash with the Cats at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Majak Daw was one of four inclusions for the Roos ahead of the match, with fellow ruckman Braydon Preuss also now a chance to return to the side after he was initially omitted.

North Melbourne had already been dealt an injury blow earlier in the week, with experienced forward Jarrad Waite to miss up to six weeks with a shoulder injury.

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Mason Wood (hamstring) and Ben Jacobs (foot) are also currently sidelined.