TOM Sparrow could return to Melbourne’s starting line-up, with the talented midfielder named in the club’s 26-man squad for Round 21.

Sparrow alongside Brodie Grundy, Charlie Spargo and Michael Hibberd have featured in the extended side, while Taj Woewodin will make way for one of the aforementioned Demons.

Melbourne is coming off four consecutive wins and is preparing to face the Kangaroos on Sunday 6 August from 1:10pm.

“We know that North are going to bring the energy,” Goodwin said.

“We’ll be prepared with anything that they bring to us, it’s really about how we operate and how we go about our footy.

“We’ll be up for the challenge in Hobart.” 

The final team to take on the Roos will be announced tomorrow at 5pm (AEST), with the 22 to be selected from the below squad.