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Adelaide Crows

State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: West Adelaide v Adelaide - Sunday, August 26, 2.10pm, City Mazda Stadium

Sam Gibson racked up 41 touches, but the retiring veteran didn't get the result he was after, with the Crows thumped 19.17 (131) to 10.7 (67).

Dumped defender Kyle Cheney had 26 touches and 10 marks, Patrick Wilson was again a major contributor (30 possessions, seven tackles and a goal), and Matthew Signorello (29 disposals, six marks, six tackles) was very good.

Brisbane Lions

State league affiliate: Brisbane (NEAFL)
This weekend: GWS Giants v Brisbane - Saturday, August 25, 11am, Blacktown International Sportspark

Four players racked up at least 33 disposals in Brisbane's thumping 101-point victory over Greater Western Sydney at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday.

Rohan Bewick (38 disposals), Corey Lyons (38 and two goals), Jake Barrett (34 and three) and Ryan Bastinac (33 and three) ran riot.

Ben Keays and Claye Beams had 28 apiece while Cedric Cox had 24.

Draftee Toby Wooller picked up 22 disposals to go along with his three goals as the Lions won 19.11 (125) to 3.6 (24).

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Carlton

State league affiliate: Northern Blues (VFL)
This weekend: Essendon v Northern Blues - Saturday, August 25, 12pm, Windy Hill

Nick Graham amassed 33 disposals in the Northern Blues' 14-point loss to Essendon on Saturday afternoon at Windy Hill.

Key forward Patrick Kerr slotted a great goal, while Cameron O'Shea put together an impressive performance.

The Blues were valiant but Essendon proved too good, winning 12.6 (78) to 9.10 (60).

Collingwood

State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: Collingwood v Sandringham - Saturday, August 25, 11am, Victoria Park

Defender Tyson Goldsack successfully returned from a left knee reconstruction in Collingwood's 63-point win over Sandringham on Saturday at Victoria Park.

After being injured in the club's final pre-season game in March, the 31-year-old made a remarkably quick return.

A back injury halted his impending comeback over the past month but he pulled up well after playing 65 per cent of game time against the Zebras.

"He came off the ground really well and covered the ground well, so his fitness isn't really an issue. It's just probably getting (used to) that contact back playing footy again," coach Jared Rivers said.

Fellow backman Flynn Appleby looked good in his first match back from a hamstring concern.

Big man Max Lynch impressed with several contested grabs and slotted three goals, while talented forward Alex Fasolo and Jarryd Blair finished with the same tally.

Ben Crocker took a brilliant pack mark as the Magpies ran away with the contest in the final quarter to post the 18.14 (122) to 8.11 (59) victory.

Carlton

State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Essendon v Northern Blues - Saturday, August 25, 12pm, Windy Hill

Jordan Houlahan kicked three goals and James Stewart added two, as the Bombers secured a finals berth with a 14-point win.

Michael Hartley, Jordan Ridley and Dylan Clarke all featured among the best players.

Fremantle

State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v East Perth - Saturday, August 25, 2.15pm, Bendigo Bank Stadium

On a woeful afternoon for Peel, retiring veteran Danyle Pearce again racked up big numbers (29 possessions).

Pearce, who played 238 games for Port Adelaide and Fremantle, was carried from the ground on the shoulders of teammates Traye Bennell and Mitch Crowden.

Stefan Giro, who was dropped after the huge loss against Geelong, picked up 17 touches and laid seven tackles.

Brandon Matera kicked one goal from 12 disposals.

The Thunder lost 16.18 (114) to 4.6 (30).

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Geelong Cats

State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: Box Hill Hawks v Geelong - Saturday, August 25, 2pm, Box Hill City Oval

Esava Ratugolea got through his first game back from a broken ankle in round 10 unscathed.

Ratugolea was kept to just 10 touches and didn't hit the scoreboard.

Charlie Constable and Jordan Cunico were outstanding in defeat.

Constable continued his fine form at VFL level, the 19-year-old midfielder collecting 33 disposals and booting a goal, while Cunico gathered 32 possessions and booted two goals.

Lachie Fogarty, who has played 15 AFL games this season, had 26 touches and seven tackles.

Zac Smith finished the afternoon with 16 disposals, 23 hit-outs and a goal.

The Cats lost 14.9 (93) to 10.12 (72).

Gold Coast Suns

State league affiliate: Gold Coast (NEAFL)
This weekend: Sydney v Gold Coast - Friday, August 24, 2pm, Blacktown International Sportspark

Rookie Darcy MacPherson racked up 38 disposals, 12 tackles and eight marks in Gold Coast's 52-point loss to Sydney on Friday at Blacktown International Sportspark.

Inside midfielder Jacob Dawson notched up 34 disposals and 10 tackles while Jack Scrimshaw (31) was also prolific.

The Suns had just four AFL-listed players, with ruckman Tom Nicholls collecting 16 disposals and slotting a goal.

Sydney booted seven goals in the opening term on its way to a comfortable 12.10 (82) to 4.6 (30) victory.

GWS Giants

State league affiliate: GWS Giants (NEAFL)
This weekend: GWS Giants v Brisbane - Saturday, August 25, 11am, Blacktown International Sportspark

Star backman Zac Williams racked up 37 disposals as he bids to return for finals, as Greater Western Sydney lost to Brisbane by 101 points at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday.

It was Williams' second game back from surgery on an Achilles tendon in January, after he had 30 disposals last week.

Zach Sproule collected 30 disposals and two goals while Jack Buckley (24, one) also had an impact.

The Giants didn't kick a goal in the second or last quarters as Brisbane won, 19.11 (125) to 3.6 (24).

Hawthorn

State league affiliate: Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
This weekend: Box Hill Hawks v Geelong - Saturday, August 25, 2pm, Box Hill City Oval

Mitchell Lewis booted five goals in Hawthorn's big win over Geelong.

Irishman Conor Glass finished with 14 touches, six marks, four tackles and three rebound 50s, and was voted the Hawks' best player.

Kieran Lovell (28 disposals) and Brendan Whitecross (25) were also very good.

Melbourne

State league affiliate: Casey Demons (VFL)
This weekend: Casey Demons v Williamstown - Saturday, August 25, 2.10pm, Casey Fields

Small forward Jeff Garlett snagged four goals in a classy display for the Casey Demons as they lost to Williamstown by 29 points at Casey Fields on Saturday afternoon.

Cameron Pedersen slotted three himself while Tim Smith took this excellent mark.

Josh Wagner was his side's biggest ball-winner with 24 disposals, while he also laid 11 tackles.

The Seagulls led by one point at the main break before kicking away, 17.12 (114) to 12.13 (85).

North Melbourne

State league affiliate: North Melbourne (VFL)
This weekend: Werribee v North Melbourne - Saturday, August 25, 1pm, Avalon Airport Oval

Defender Alex Morgan made a successful return from a calf injury, which he sustained in North's 66-point AFL loss to Collingwood in round 18.

Morgan was among the Roos' best players in their 20.12 (132) to 11.16 (82) defeat.

Dylan Mountford and Ben McKay were both good, while Nick Larkey kicked two goals.

Port Adelaide

State league affiliate: Port Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: North Adelaide v Port Adelaide - Saturday, August 25, 2.10pm, Prospect Oval

Former Melbourne duo Jimmy Toumpas and Jack Trengove were prolific in Port Adelaide's four-point loss to North Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Toumpas notched up 34 disposals, 10 marks and six rebound-50s, while Trengove had 31 disposals, nine marks, seven tackles and two goals.

Small forward Lindsay Thomas collected 14 disposals and slotted a goal.

In his 228th and final match, Port captain and triple best and fairest winner Steven Summerton amassed 34 disposals and a goal as the Roosters won, 11.12 (78) to 11.8 (74).

Richmond

State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: Frankston v Richmond - Saturday, August 25, 2pm, SkyBus Stadium

Jacob Townsend's hopes of returning for the AFL finals were dealt a blow, with the 25-year-old injured in a tackle during the first term. Townsend failed to return to the field.

Sam Lloyd was prolific for the Tigers, registering a team-high 37 possessions. Lloyd also booted two goals and laid nine tackles.

Anthony Miles again won plenty of the ball (32 touches) and slotted two majors.

Callum Moore, Noah Balta, Tyson Stengle and Ivan Soldo all kicked two goals, as the Tigers won 18.15 (123) to 10.10. (70).

St Kilda

State league affiliate: Sandringham (VFL)
This weekend: Collingwood v Sandringham - Saturday, August 25, 11am, Victoria Park

Onballer Luke Dunstan won 35 disposals in an impressive display as Sandringham lost to Collingwood by 63 points on Saturday at Victoria Park.

Draftee Nick Coffield lined up down back and had 26 disposals while wingman Ed Phillips looked good.

Defender Darragh Joyce was a late withdrawal with a right shoulder injury suffered at training.

The Magpies led by 15 points at the final break but ran away to post a 18.14 (122) to 8.11 (59) victory.

Sydney Swans

State league affiliate: Sydney (NEAFL)
This weekend: Sydney v Gold Coast - Friday, August 24, 2pm, Blacktown International Sportspark

Ruckman Darcy Cameron continued his hot run of form as he picked up 22 disposals, 36 hit-outs, eight tackles and one goal in Sydney's 52-point win over Gold Coast at Blacktown International Sportspark on Friday.

Coach Tadhg Kennelly said the big man had been superb.

"Darcy’s been our most consistent player all year. He's been really strong and has had a really big presence and is a big reason why we're going to finish first or second on the ladder," Kennelly told sydneyswans.com.au.

Irishman Colin O'Riordan collected 32 disposals and 12 marks while speedster Gary Rohan had 18 disposals, nine tackles and one goal.

"His effort was enormous today. He was really up and about. He looked very dangerous in the midfield, went forward and looked dangerous," Kennelly said.

"He looked sharp today, which we hadn't seen for a long time. He's had a very injury-interrupted season.

"But he can get an enormous amount from today's game, not only from a football perspective but a physical perspective as well. He was able to get some good run into his legs."

Sydney posted a comfortable 12.10 (82) to 4.6 (30) victory. 

West Coast Eagles

State league affiliate: East Perth (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v East Perth - Saturday, August 25, 2.15pm, Bendigo Bank Stadium

Luke Partington played a blinder for the Royals, gathering 29 possessions and kicking three goals in the 84-point win.

Brayden Ainsworth won a team-high 33 disposals, Hamish Brayshaw had 29 touches (and six tackles), while Brendon Ah Chee, who was omitted for the Eagles' clash with the Lions, responded with 24 possessions and two goals.

Jake Waterman kicked two goals from 14 disposals.

Western Bulldogs

State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Port Melbourne - Saturday, August 25, 11am, VU Whitten Oval 

Retiring backman Shane Biggs collected 27 disposals in Footscray's 26-point loss to Port Melbourne at Whitten Oval on Saturday.

Young ruckman Tim English had 21 himself, along with 33 hit-outs and two goals, while hard nut Mitch Honeychurch finished with 26 disposals.

Port led at every change to cruise to a 15.12 (102) to 11.10 (76) win.