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VFL
MARCUS Bontempelli has put his case forward for an immediate recall to senior level with a four-goal haul in the VFL.
The club's No.4 draft pick in 2013 was dropped out of the Dogs' senior side after being the substitute in last week's loss to Essendon.
He showed he is a class above for Footscray in the VFL with four goals and a best-afield display, roaming through the midfield and half-forward and setting up many opportunities for teammates in the Footscray Bulldogs' 40-point win.
Three of his goals came in the opening five minutes of the game.
The Bulldogs had a number of other players press for senior selection, with midfield pair Koby Stevens and Clay Smith booting three goals each and rookie Jack Redpath showing encouraging signs in attack with four majors.
Melbourne hard nut Jordie McKenzie had 32 possessions for the Casey Scorpions in their 16-point win over the Northern Blues.
McKenzie was a standout in the win, along with Sam Blease (30 disposals), Aidan Riley (27 and seven tackles) and Viv Michie (23).
Carlton midfielder Nick Graham was prolific for the Northern Blues, gathering 32 disposals.
Upgraded rookie Jaryd Cachia had 31 touches, while first-year midfielder Patrick Cripps, who hasn't played in the senior side since round five, found 22 possessions.
There are only three games in the VFL this weekend due to a number of affiliate clubs having the bye round in the AFL.
