Kyron Hayden will become the ninth player to make their North Melbourne debut in 2019, when he lines up against Collingwood on Saturday night.

The strongly-built midfielder was named in the Roos’ 22, presented by The Wharf Hotel, on Thursday.

Hayden has been a strong performer at VFL level all season, named in the best on four occasions from nine games.

He will become Shinboner #1021, and is the first player to wear number 37 in the royal blue and white since Sam Wright, in 2009.

The 20-year-old was the Roos’ third pick at the 2017 NAB AFL Draft, but underwent shoulder surgery less than a month after being selected.

Hayden’s good form has seen him named as an emergency on multiple occasions this season.

As announced earlier in the week, Taylor Garner will play in the VFL.