The Brisbane Lions have made one change to their squad from last weekend’s 55-point win over the Sydney Swans.

Dakota Davidson will miss Sunday’s blockbuster against North Melbourne following her one match ban for careless conduct.

Replacing the key forward is the returning Taylor Smith, who has recovered quickly from a hamstring strain to regain her place in Lions AFLW Head Coach, Craig Starcevich’s best 24.

Ruby Svarc hasn't overcome a calf injury and will miss the flight to Launceston.

Mikayla Pauga, who replaced Svarc against the Swans, holds her place in the squad alongside potential debutant Caitlin Wendlend.

Round 4 Squad vs North Melbourne

#2 – Tahlia Hickie

#3 – Breanna Koenen

#4 – Caitlin Wendland*

#5 – Jade Ellenger

#6 – Lily Postlethwaite

#7 – Ellie Hampson

#8 – Jennifer Dunne

#9 – Orla O'Dwyer

#10 – Natalie Grider

#11 – Phoebe Monahan

#12 – Sophie Conway

#15 – Poppy Boltz

#17 – Isabel Dawes

#18 – Ally Anderson

#20 – Shannon Campbell

#21 – Courtney Hodder

#23 – Dee Heslop

#25 – Cathy Svarc

#26 – Ella K. Smith

#27 – Mikayla Pauga

#28 – Charlotte Mullins

#31 – Taylor Smith

#32 - Kiara Hillier*

#33 – Analea McKee

*Denotes potential debut