The ruckman travelled seperately to the team to Perth on Saturday night, but after being assessed on Sunday morning was ruled out by club doctor Dan Bates.
Ben Warren has been included in the 22 as the side's first substitute for 2011.
Goldstein out
North Melbourne's Todd Goldstein is a late withdrawal from Sunday's game with a stomach bug.
The ruckman travelled seperately to the team to Perth on Saturday night, but after being assessed on Sunday morning was ruled out by club doctor Dan Bates.
Ben Warren has been included in the 22 as the side's first substitute for 2011.
