NORTH Melbourne is sweating on the fitness of three key players ahead of Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.
Daniel Wells (achilles), Scott Thompson (ankle) and Nick Dal Santo (hamstring) are all racing the clock to be fit in time to play in the Round 3 game.
NMFC.com.au reports the outlook on Wells and Thompson is positive for the Roos, while Dal Santo is awaiting the opinion of a specialist.
"Daniel's achilles is clear and he will be managed throughout the week," North Melbourne director of football Geoff Walsh told NMFC.com.au.
"We remain hopeful that he will be available to play this weekend.
"Scott (Thompson) sprained his ankle and we remain hopeful that he will be available.
"Scans have confirmed a hamstring injury for Nick (Dal Santo) and we will seek a specialist's opinion and track his progress this week before determining the timeframe to his recovery."
Meanwhile, Jamie McMillan is expected to be available to play after being a late withdrawal from the Round 2 clash with Brisbane.
North Melbourne injury list
Nathan Grima (back) - 6-8 weks
Aaron Mullet (shoulder) - 6 weeks
Daniel Nielson (knee) - season
Taylor Garner (hamstring) - 1-2 weeks
Jamie McMillan (achilles soreness) - test
Nick Dal Santo (hamstring) - test
Daniel Wells (achilles) - test
Scott Thompson (ankle) - test
Enemy: North sweat on key trio
North Melbourne have three key players under injury clouds ahead of Saturday night's clash at Etihad Stadium.
