After dealing with a nightmare run of injuries that left Richmond's list on its knees, coach Adem Yze will welcome a selection headache with open arms when it comes his way in the next month.

The Tigers have been hit hard by injuries all season, with the situation so critical they almost needed VFL top-up players last month.

But the crisis is finally easing, and Richmond will welcome back captain Toby Nankervis and 2024 first-round draft pick Taj Hotton for Sunday's clash with North Melbourne at the MCG.

Hotton, who suffered a bone stress in his hip in the pre-season, hasn't played at AFL level since the final round last year.

Nankervis returns for the first time since injuring his hamstring in round two.

Although Jacob Hopper goes out with an ankle complaint, the Tigers' injury crisis is starting to ease.

Tom Lynch (throat), Sam Lalor (Achilles), Judson Clarke (ACL) and Harry Armstrong (foot) are among players set to return in coming weeks, with others to follow.

"The next few weeks when we do start getting players back, selection is going to be really hard, which is a position we want to be in," Yze said.

"The high talent that we want out there are starting to come back.

"But at the same time, the boys that are getting opportunities, we expect them to play a certain way and be really competitive."

Richmond (2-11) sit above only Essendon (1-13) on the ladder, but Yze expects better results to come once more players start returning.

"When you talk about growth and improvement, we're looking more individual right now rather than team," he said.

"Once we start getting players back ... we expect some growth within our team as well."

North Melbourne (6-7) are still in the hunt for a wildcard finals berth after following up their disastrous 124-point loss to Fremantle with a one-point win over West Coast in Perth.

The Kangaroos welcome back Finn O'Sullivan (concussion) and defender Aidan Corr, but have lost Paul Curtis to suspension.

Sunday's match represents the first time North Melbourne have played on the MCG since round 18 last year.

"It's a great venue, everyone loves playing at the G," North coach Alastair Clarkson said.

"A cauldron of our game, great atmosphere, and that's where the big games in September are played.

"When we get the opportunity to play at the Colosseum and strut our stuff, it's a great opportunity for our boys."