North Melbourne has made three changes for its clash against Sydney at the SCG on Saturday night.

Experienced trio Sam Wright, Shaun Higgins and Mason Wood are all into the Roos' 22.

Wright makes his return to the North lineup, 701 days after his last AFL appearance.

Wright's long road back

Meanwhile, Higgins is back after missing last weekend’s loss to the Power through concussion.

Wood's six-goal haul in the VFL has seen him recalled to North's forward-line, with Jarrad Waite rested.

Majak Daw (foot) and Luke Davies-Uniacke are also out of the side.

Paul Ahern, Will Walker, Nathan Hrovat and Waite have been named as emergencies.