North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has said the club will have a financial "war chest" in future years if it does not secure a big name at the end of this season.

Scott said the Kangaroos wouldn’t be forced in to signing an out of contract player that did not suit the team’s needs, instead focusing on what was best for the future of the club.

He said North had plans in place if it does not sign an established player – or land a "big fish" – at the end of the season.

"We'll take our draft picks and bank a hell of a lot of money in the salary cap to go again," Scott told Fox Footy on Monday night.

"We've positioned our club in a really good spot going into the next few years.

"We're not just going for a big fish at all costs. There's still some list management underneath that."

Scott stressed the Roos would do their "due diligence" before making a big-money play for an opposition player.

"We'd love to bring some players in, but if we don't, we will take our early draft picks and then get our salary cap into an even stronger position," Scott said.

"We will have a fair war chest going forward if we don't bring anyone in this year."