NORTH Melbourne has received a boost ahead of Saturday's clash with Greater Western Sydney, with Ben Brown and Majak Daw both passed fit to play.

Brown (knee) and Daw (ankle) had scans on Monday after pulling up sore from North's one-point loss to Geelong.

But AFL.com.au understands both key forwards have escaped injury and are expected to be available to take on the Giants at Hobart's Blundstone Arena.

North will also regain Todd Goldstein for Saturday's game, with the ruckman overcoming the minor ankle injury that sidelined him against the Cats.

The Kangaroos will be without Scott Thompson against GWS, with the veteran defender accepting a one-week suspension on Tuesday for striking Patrick Dangerfield.

Ruckman Brayden Preuss will be available, however, after he accepted a $1000 fine for rough conduct against Jackson Thurlow, which could present the Roos with a selection dilemma.

Preuss was dropped after making his debut against West Coast in round one, but earned a reprieve when Goldstein was a late withdrawal from last Sunday's loss to the Cats.

The former rookie dominated the ruck contests against Geelong, winning 46 hit-outs against a combined 21 from Rhys Stanley and Mark Blicavs, and also had 13 disposals, four marks and five tackles in a highly encouraging display.

With Goldstein returning, the Kangaroos will likely drop one of Preuss and Daw.

Daw (four contested marks and one goal) also performed well against Geelong and could get the nod over Preuss as the Roos' support ruckman given he is a more natural forward.

Thompson's suspension could open the door for Ed Vickers-Willis or Sam Durdin to debut against the Giants.