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Young Roo tipped for AFL opener despite surgery

North Melbourne's Colby McKercher has needed surgery to fix a finger fracture. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Colby McKercher has needed surgery on a fractured finger, interrupting the North Melbourne youngster's AFL pre-season.

But the Kangaroos remain confident the 20-year-old will be ready for their round-one game on March 15 against Port Adelaide.

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