VFL
COLLINGWOOD midfielder Clinton Young shone in his return game, while Andrew Krakouer was equally impressive in the club's VFL win over the Coburg Tigers on Sunday.
Krakouer, who was given leave by the club last week to sort out some personal issues, starred with 29 disposals and eight clearances in the club's game at Victoria Park.
Young proved his fitness at main training during the week and provided typical dash from half-back in his 17 disposals, after shaking off the hamstring injury that had dogged him since the start of the season.
Jordan Russell (21) and Marty Clarke (18) were the other Pies to have influence.
Brendan Whitecross had a solid outing for Box Hill on Sunday, returning from the ACL injury suffered in last year's qualifying final against Collingwood.
Xavier Ellis moved closer to a senior return after another strong performance for the Hawks.
St Kilda-listed forward Terry Milera continued his purple patch in front of goal, registering another five majors in Sandringham's loss to Box Hill.
Tom Ledger (23 disposals) and Brodie Murdoch (three goals) also contributed for the Zebras.
Prolific North Melbourne midfielder Liam Anthony racked up 34 touches for North Ballarat in its thrilling 10-point victory over Port Melbourne.
First-year draftee Taylor Garner – selected by the Kangaroos with pick No. 15 in last year's draft – booted three goals for the Roosters.
Western Bulldogs father-son pick Lachie Hunter is edging nearer a senior debut, continuing his rich vein of form for Williamstown by kicking three goals in the Seagulls' comfortable 55-point win over Essendon.
Nathan Lovett-Murray made a valid return for the Bombers just weeks after being stabbed, while David Hille (two goals) and Scott Gumbleton (one) did their best in a losing cause.
Carlton speedster Chris Yarran had an up and down day in his demotion to the VFL after being dropped for displaying poor body language in last Friday night's game against Essendon.
Despite apologising to Blues coach Mick Malthouse for his petulant behaviour, Yarran lined up for the Northern Blues in its game against Frankston at Preston City Oval.
After a slow start, Yarran gradually worked himself into the game and finished with a goal and seven contested possessions.
Blues youngsters Troy Menzel (21 disposals and a goal) and Dylan Buckley (21) were instrumental in the club's win.
Key forward Luke Mitchell booted four goals, while first-year midfielder Nick Graham – who missed eight weeks with a knee injury – was best afield in his return game with 23 disposals.
Shaun Hampson had 21 disposals and 20 hit-outs in a confidence-building game, while ruck partner Robert Warnock had 30 hit-outs
Possible AFL prospect Khan Haretuku impressed with a bag of six goals for Frankston.
In the other VFL game, former North Melbourne forwards Ben Warren and Ben McKinley booted four goals apiece to lead Werribee to a decisive 92-point victory over the Bendigo Gold.
WAFL
TALENTED Fremantle youngster Viv Michie continues to press his claims for a long-awaited senior debut after again starring for Peel Thunder on Saturday.
Michie – who had his first two seasons wiped away because of stress fractures in his foot – has been in stellar form in the WAFL this season and it continued on Saturday.
The 21-year-old collected 26 disposals and five inside 50s in Peel Thunder's loss to Claremont.
Docker teammate Tom Sheridan – who played one senior game last season – had 21 touches, while Marlon Motlop, the cousin of Geelong's Steven, had a day out with 30 possessions.
West Coast's Patrick McGinnity had 24 touches for Claremont, while former Eagle and Sydney Swan Mark Seaby amassed 48 hit-outs in a dominant ruck performance.
Eagles forward Mark Nicoski remains on track for a return from a hamstring injury, gathering 14 touches and kicking three goals in Subiaco's loss to Swan Districts on Saturday.
Fremantle midfielder Lachie Neale collected 23 disposals for Swan Districts, following his 43 touches in the WAFL reserves the week before.
SANFL
Adelaide youngster Jarryd Lyons put himself back in the selection frame, chalking up 27 disposals in Glenelg's loss to Sturt.
Former Gold Coast midfielder Hayden Jolly had 25 possessions for the Tigers, while Crow Aiden Riley had 28 disposals for Sturt.
Port Adelaide's Andrew Moore gathered 23 disposals for North Adelaide. Power teammate Sam Colquhoun had 18 in Central Districts' win over the Roosters.
Port Adelaide-listed defender Campbell Heath had 17 disposals in Woodville-West Torrens' 39-point win over South Adelaide.
Power teammate and third-year midfielder Aaron Young had 24 touches in the Port Adelaide Magpies' narrow five-point win over Norwood.
Veteran Adelaide defender Graham Johncock had just 10 possessions for the Magpies, but contributed on the scoreboard with two goals.
Lewis Stevenson (Port Adelaide) and Mitchell Grigg (Adelaide) were among the best for the Redlegs, collecting 17 and 20 disposals respectively.
NEAFL
Gold Coast forward Steven May has put himself in line to replace the injured Tom Lynch, bagging six goals in the Suns' 21-point win over the UWS Giants.
May, who has played eight games so far in 2013, has kicked seven goals for the Suns this season.
Familiar names Seb Tape, Nathan Bock and Greg Broughton appeared in the Suns' best players.
Tape has made a solid progression from the ruptured ACL that sidelined him for the season in 2012, while Bock is slowly building on the road back from his broken leg.
Giants veteran Bret Thornton booted four majors and draftee Kristian Jaksch kicked three, while highly-rated youngster Nick Haynes was listed as the Giants' best player.
Brisbane Lions youngster Sam Michael (four) and small forward Josh Green (three) helped to orchestrate the club's emphatic 99-point win over Labrador.
Talented forward Patrick Karnezis was also among the best for the Lions.
The Sydney Swans had the bye.
Ben Guthrie is a reporter for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_BenGuthrie
