Jarrad Waite remains sidelined. Credit:AAP

North Melbourne veteran Jarrad Waite will miss Saturday night's clash against the Western Bulldogs after re-injuring his calf at training.

However he hopes to return before the end of the season to help the Kangaroos reach the finals.

The 35-year-old reported pain to doctors during training earlier in the week and the club ruled him out of the game.

He was expected to return after being a late withdrawal against the Brisbane Lions, when he injured his calf in the warm-up. He then missed the following match against Geelong in the week leading into the bye.