Adelaide

State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: Port Adelaide v Adelaide - Sunday July 31, 1.40pm, Alberton Oval

Midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen put in an eye-catching performance in the Crows' 25-point SANFL Showdown triumph, gathering 34 disposals, seven inside 50s and nine clearances.

The 23-year-old also chimed in with two goals, including the goal of the day with a miracle left-foot snap from deep on the boundary late in the first term.

Fellow ball-winner Mitch Grigg also created plenty of opportunities in the Crows' forward half courtesy of his 34-possession, nine-clearance game.

Recently promoted ruckman Reilly O'Brien, who had 34 hit-outs, 15 disposals and kicked a goal, looms as the likely replacement for Sam Jacobs (ankle) should the big man not recover in time for Saturday night's clash against the Brisbane Lions.

Troy Menzel (16 disposals, two goals), Luke Lowden (14) and Sam Shaw (10) got through unscathed in their return from injury, while yet-to-debut rookie Keenan Ramsey suffered a left ankle injury in the third term.

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Brisbane Lions

State league affiliate: Brisbane Lions (NEAFL)
This weekend: Brisbane Lions v Aspley - Saturday July 30, 3.45pm, Gabba

Promising youngsters Jarrad Jansen and Josh Clayton were the most notable talking points to come from the Lions’ 37-point loss to Aspley.

Clayton impressed with a team-high 30 possessions and six tackles, while Jansen chipped in with 28 of his own, along with seven tackles.

Big man Trent West, who still found himself in the reserves despite the club’s No.1 ruckman Stefan Martin being rested, competed well for 15 disposals and a goal. Young forward Jono Freeman contributed with two goals.

Carlton

State league affiliate: Northern Blues (VFL)
This weekend: Werribee v Northern Blues - Sunday July 31, 11.40am, Avalon Airport Oval

Midfielder Mark Whiley was again the pick of the Blues' inexperienced group, leading his AFL-listed teammates on the stats sheet with 25 touches in the 63-point loss.

In attack, speedster Clem Smith and tall Kristian Jaksch kicked two goals apiece, while Jason Tutt added one major from his 20 disposals. 

Defender Matthew Dick injured his hamstring and took no part in the second half, while former Giant Jed Lamb came off the ground with an apparent right groin complaint but managed to return.

Collingwood

State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: Collingwood v Geelong - Saturday July 30, 12pm, Victoria Park

Mason Cox played his first match in almost a month and contributed with two goals in his side’s comfortable 50-point win over Geelong.

The 211cm American had been rested the past few weeks after managing 10 games in succession following his Anzac Day debut against Essendon.

"I feel pretty refreshed," Cox told the club’s website.

"Having those weeks off definitely helped out."

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Brent Macaffer, dropped from the senior side last round, responded in the perfect manner by being named in the best, along with defender Tyson Goldsack. Rebounding defender Adam Oxley was tried as a forward and booted a goal.

Essendon

State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Bye

Fremantle

State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v Claremont - Saturday July 30, 2.15pm, Bendigo Bank Stadium

There were some positives for Fremantle despite Peel’s 45-point loss, with luckless Docker Anthony Morabito finding some touch with three goals.

Midfielder Clancee Pearce also worked tirelessly for 31 disposals, as well as recently axed Connor Blakely who had 31 of his own.

Nick Suban, who was a surprise omission from the side set to play the Sydney Swans this weekend, responded with 22 disposals and seven tackles. Michael Apeness was perhaps the most impressive of the lot, who booted all of his five goals in the second half to be named among the best.

Geelong

State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: Collingwood v Geelong - Saturday July 30, 12pm, Victoria Park

Draftee Wylie Buzza (22 hit-outs, one goal) was named Geelong's best player in their 50-point loss to Collingwood. 

Josh Caddy made a successful return from the knee injury that has sidelined him for six weeks, finishing with 30 disposals and eight tackles.

George Horlin-Smith (36 disposals) continued his strong VFL form, and recruit Scott Selwood had 26 touches and 14 tackles as he builds match fitness after ankle surgery.

Gold Coast

State league affiliate: Gold Coast (NEAFL)
This weekend: Redland v Gold Coast - Sunday July 31, 1.30pm, Leyshon Park

Defender Trent McKenzie's already injury-interrupted year hit another roadblock, with the 24-year-old walking off gingerly early in the last quarter of the Suns' 113-point win with a suspected right groin injury.

It was McKenzie's first game back from a month-long layoff with a quad issue, having missed four weeks earlier in the season with a left ankle injury.

Midfielder Mitch Hallahan led the disposal count for his side with 32 touches and seven marks, joined by an impressive showing from draftee Brayden Fiorini with 31 touches and four goals. 

Key position player Clay Cameron set up a lot of play and was rewarded on the scoreboard with five goals, while ruckman Keegan Brooksby worked hard for his 17 touches and two goals.

Half-back Adam Saad (11 disposals) and teenager Darcy MacPherson (13 disposals, one goal) returned from their respective hamstring and knee injuries.

GWS

State league affiliate: Giants (NEAFL)
This weekend: Bye

Hawthorn

State league affiliate: Box Hill (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Box Hill - Saturday July 30, 12pm, Whitten Oval

After impressing in his first senior VFL game of the season last week, midfielder Alex Woodward was again a standout with 32 disposals and a goal in the Hawks' five-point loss.

Woodward, who has overcome three knee reconstructions, returned to competitive action last Sunday from a ruptured plantar fascia in his foot he picked up playing for Box Hill's development squad in early July.

Draftee Kieran Lovell was also prominent with 31 disposals.

Key position player Jack Fitzpatrick (two goals) made a successful return from a 10-week layoff with concussion, while draftee Ryan Burton also emerged unscathed in his comeback from knee surgery in April.

The Hawks were leading until the 25-minute mark of the last quarter, but were overrun after the Bulldogs' five-goals-to-nil last term.

Melbourne

State league affiliate: Casey Scorpions (VFL)
This weekend: Coburg v Casey Scorpions - Saturday July 30, 2pm, Piranha Park

There were plenty of big numbers in Casey's 78-point win over Coburg.

Ben Kennedy was everywhere with 39 disposals and a goal, while young gun Clayton Oliver finished with 36.

Melbourne's former co-captains were also good – Jack Grimes had an equal-team high 39 touches, and Jack Trengove finished with 36 and a goal.

Sam Weideman and Dean Terlich (25 touches) kicked three goals each.

Midfielder Ben Newton was busy with 34 disposals, and upgraded rookie Viv Michie kicked two goals to go with his 30 touches.

Alex Neal-Bullen also kicked two goals.

North Melbourne

State league affiliate: Werribee (VFL)
This weekend: Werribee v Northern Blues - Sunday July 31, 11.40am, Avalon Airport Oval

Omitted big man Majak Daw provided plenty of highlights in Werribee's 63-point win, latching onto nine marks and kicking four goals in the absence of injured goalkicker Aaron Black.

Daw even laid a bone-crunching tackle on the wing in the third quarter that left his Northern Blues opponent dazed. 

In his 10th VFL game of the season, second-year tall Sam Durdin was also a strong presence in attack with four goals to go with his 22 touches. 

Speedster Will Fordham showed off his dash through the middle with 22 disposals and two goals, while Braydon Preuss' ruck efforts didn't go unnoticed as he continues his development at North. 

Livewire Robbie Nahas ended with a goal from his 24 disposals and six tackles, but could've easily kicked more if it hadn't been for his unselfishness in front of goal.

Port Adelaide

State league affiliate: Port Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: Port Adelaide v Adelaide - Sunday July 31, 1.40pm, Alberton Oval

Midfielder Kane Mitchell responded to his demotion in fine fashion, accumulating a team-high 28 disposals in the Magpies' 25-point Showdown loss.

Axed goalkicker Jay Schulz also regained some touch with three goals, while draftee running defender Riley Bonner rounded out the Power's best with 25 possessions.

Richmond

State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: Richmond v Frankston - Saturday July 30, 11am, Punt Road Oval

Coming off his 28-disposal, two-goal game last week, midfielder Andrew Moore boosted his chances of a senior call-up by taking out best-on-ground honours in his side's 31-point win.

Emerging Tigers Nathan Broad and Jacob Townsend also helped lift their side to victory, while axed forward Liam McBean kicked a first-quarter goal but didn't set the world on fire in his return to VFL level.

The Tigers booted seven unanswered goals in the final quarter to secure the morale-boosting win.

St Kilda

State league affiliate: Sandringham (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Williamstown - Sunday July 31, 2pm, Trevor Barker Beach Oval

Forward Paddy McCartin finished with 12 disposals, six marks and a goal in his return from concussion in the Zebras' 24-point loss.

McCartin, the No.1 selection in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft, suffered his third concussion of the season in round 15 after colliding into teammate Tim Membrey in a marking contest against Gold Coast. 

Rookie Josh Saunders, who has been unable to break into the Saints' squad this season, took the honours for his side with a team-high 30 disposals and eight marks. 

Speedster Jack Lonie and utility Cam Shenton also played key roles with 20 and 19 disposals respectively, with the pair also adding a goal each.

Key position player Tom Lee kicked three of his team's six goals for the afternoon, while veteran defender Sam Fisher appeared in his first game in nine weeks after overcoming a lengthy hamstring injury.

The Zebras were inaccurate in front of goal, registering 22 behinds for the match.

Sydney Swans

State league affiliate: Sydney Swans (NEAFL)
This weekend: Bye

West Coast

State league affiliate: East Perth (WAFL)
This weekend: Bye

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Western Bulldogs

State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Box Hill - Saturday July 30, 12pm, Whitten Oval

Lukas Webb could find himself in the seniors after successive best-on-ground games, finishing with 37 disposals and a goal in Footscray's win over Box Hill. 

Nathan Hrovat is another who could be in calculations for a senior promotion, picking up 31 touches to go with his two goals.

And in good news for the injury-ravaged Bulldogs, Toby McLean kicked a goal in his return from a foot injury.

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