VFL
GEELONG'S young big man Josh Walker kicked five goals in a near best-afield display in Geelong's 20-point victory over Coburg.
Fellow Cats Mitch Brown and Cameron Eardley prospered in defence.
Geelong teenagers Jackson Thurlow (concussion) and Jed Bews (hamstring) left the field in the last quarter and took no further part in the match.
Meanwhile, Ricky Petterd, Robin Nahas and Shane Tuck were named the Tigers' best three players.
Western Bulldogs forward Dylan Addison has staked a claim for a senior recall by bagging four goals in Williamstown's win over Box Hill.
Dogs veteran Daniel Cross and Jason Tutt were key factors ion the victory, while Lukas Markovic and Jarrad Grant, both of whom need big finishes to the season, contributed three and two goals respectively.
Former Swan Matt Spangher starred for the Hawks with four goals and received solid assistance from youngsters Angus Litherland and Jordan Kelly.
Melbourne's great forward hope Jesse Hogan has continued his meteoric rise, dominating again for Casey in the VFL on Saturday.
Hogan booted six goals, grabbed 10 marks and had 18 possessions to play an instrumental role in the Scorpions' 28-point win over the Northern Blues.
Amazingly, Hogan, 18, is fifth on the VFL goalkickers table behind the first-placed, former North Melbourne forward, Ben Warren.
James Magner (27 disposals) and Tom Couch (27) were also prolific through the midfield for the Scorpions.
Carlton vice-captain Andrew Carrazzo made a successful return from injury, playing 75 per cent game time for the Blues, and finished with 21 disposals.
Collingwood duo Andrew Krakouer and Clinton Young thrust themselves into the senior selection frame with pleasing performances for Magpies' VFL side.
Krakouer gathered 24 disposals and six clearances, while Young's run and carry and precision kicking was noticeable in his 21 touches and seven inside 50s.
Essendon forwards Joe Daniher and Scott Gumbleton both finished with four goals apiece, as their push to return to the senior side gathered pace.
Gumbleton booted three majors in a row in the second term, but his efforts were not enough as the Werribee Tigers ran out 29-point winners.
St Kilda champion Lenny Hayes returned via the VFL for Sandringham on Saturday, playing just a half to finish with five disposals and one behind from limited game time.
Saints small forward Ahmed Saad nailed five majors and accumulated 17 touches for Sandringham, but despite his best efforts the Zebras fell to North Ballarat by 14 points.
North Melbourne on-baller Liam Anthony won plenty of the ball and kicked two majors in the Roosters' win.
Jesse Hogan (No.45) celebrates a goal with a couple of his Casey teammates. Picture: AFL Media
SANFL
Port Adelaide forward John Butcher, a late withdrawal from the Power side that upset the Sydney Swans in round 13, kicked three goals from 12 disposals and eight marks in the Port Magpies' 11-point loss to Woodville-West Torrens.
Power teammate Paul Stewart, who also pulled out of the Swans' clash with back tightness, had a game-high 26 disposals, 14 marks and kicked two goals for the Eagles.
Power youngsters Ben Newton (23 possessions, seven inside 50s and two goals), Aaron Young (19) and rookie Justin Hoskin (18 and a goal) also thrived for Port.
Adelaide midfielder Mitch Grigg racked up 34 possessions, 10 clearances and seven inside 50s in his best performance of his career at senior SANFL level for Norwood.
Port Adelaide pair Matt Thomas (29 touches) and Lewis Stevenson (22) were also crucial players in the Redlegs' 43-point win over Central Districts.
NEAFL
Jonathan O'Rourke and Lachie Plowman – the second and third selections in last year's NAB AFL Draft – were among a bevy of Greater Western Sydney youngsters to dominate in a 126-point win over Queanbeyan.
Other prominent Giants included Kurt Aylett, Nathan Wilson (four goals), James Stewart and Shaun Edwards, while former Carlton defender Bret Thornton also bagged four majors.
Star Gold Coast midfielder Harley Bennell, who is on the comeback trail after overcoming a hamstring injury, kicked a goal but wasn't named among his team's best players in their 47-point loss to NT Thunder.
Another Sun hoping to find his way back into the club's AFL side is the enigmatic Jared Brennan, who kicked two goals and was one of the most prominent players for Gold Coast's reserves side.
Other Suns to shine included Kyal Horsley, Alex Sexton (a team-high three goals), Seb Tape, rookie Leigh Osborne and Jackson Allen.
The Brisbane Lions scooted away to a 68-point win over the Sydney Swans, on the back of young Lion Josh Green's four goals.
Aaron Cornelius added four majors and Patrick Karnezis was equally as impressive through the midfield.
Swan Harry Cunningham was listed as his side's best player for his two majors.
WAFL
YOUNG West Coast ruckman/forward Scott Lycett continued his impressive development, with the 20-year-old amassing 24 possessions, six marks, 23 hit-outs and three goals in a big East Perth win over Peel Thunder.
Teammate and fellow Eagle Cale Morton had 17 touches and kicked a goal but the former Demon wasn't named among the best players.
Another Eagles youngster, Jacob Brennan, was named third-best for East Fremantle after having 14 kicks and six marks in a three-point loss to Claremont.
For the winners, Fremantle defender Alex Silvagni had 15 kicks and five marks.
West Coast small forward Ashton Hams gathered 24 disposals and kicked two goals in South Fremantle's 10-point loss to Perth.
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Former Carlton and Brisbane Lions spearhead Brendan Fevola snared 16 goals – 13 goals in the first-half – for New Norfolk in Tasmania's Southern Football League.
Fevola booted 18 majors for the same team this time last year and he had another day out on Saturday in front of the Tasmanian footy faithful.
Ben Guthrie is a reporter for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter- @AFL_BenGuthrie
Ben Collins is a reporter for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_BenCollins
