Riley Hardeman returns to the North Melbourne side in R11, expected to play key back role. Community welcoming his penetrating kicks from defence and suggesting his return allows Daniel and McKercher to push forward.

Riley Hardeman not selected for North Melbourne vs Adelaide R10 despite community pressure. Discussion about him needing to earn selection - club reportedly managing his return from injury carefully. High community expectation he will come in once fit and ready.

Multiple NM fans calling for Riley Hardeman to come in at half-back given his ability to provide run and creativity out of defence. Two independent comments name him as an in for the selection, replacing Luke McDonald.

Multiple commenters and podcast sources (Fireball Friday) saying Hardeman will come in this week to bolster NM backline. His final-year contract cited as motivation to give him games, replacing Corr at half-back.

Community calling for Riley Hardeman to come in at half-back to add creativity and ball use to North Melbourne rebound game. Multiple comments across the thread support this selection change.