Young Demon gives the club hope with four-goal performance while Tigers teen impresses
VFL
MELBOURNE'S young forward hope Jesse Hogan bagged four goals to pilot Casey Scorpions to a 47-point win over Coburg.
The teenager showcased his enormous talent, and considerable presence, by gathering more than 20 possessions and taking a swag of marks.
Big man James Sellar and the speedy Neville Jetta were also strong performers for the Scorpions.
Tigers teenager Liam McBean kicked two goals in another impressive display, while fellow youngster Matthew Arnot and the more experienced Robin Nahas were also prominent.
North Melbourne defender Cameron Delaney collected 27 touches across half-back in North Ballarat's 118-point win over Bendigo Gold.
St Kilda rookie Tom Curren (30 disposals) and fellow Saints Tom Ledger (25) and Ahmed Saad were among the few Sandringham players to show any resistance in their team's 96-point drubbing from Frankston.
Geelong midfielders Josh Caddy and Billie Smedts have done their best to earn a senior recall, starring in the Cats' massive 85-point VFL win over Port Melbourne at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
Caddy kicked one goal, and was the clear standout across the ground, while Smedts booted two in the Grand Final rematch.
Mitch Brown put in an impressive performance on Dean Galea, keeping him goalless, and earning the praise of coach Matthew Knights.
Josh Walker was also a strong contributor.
Tory Dickson continued his comeback from ankle surgery with a four-goal performance in Williamstown's 32-point win over the Northern Blues.
For the Blues, Tom Bell had 25 disposals, while Matthew Watson notched 21 touches on Ayce Cordy, who kicked just the one goal.
Luke Mitchell kicked two goals.
Sam Grimley kicked three goals in Box Hill's 43-point win over Werribee, with Kyle Cheney and Will Langford also very solid.
In good news for North Melbourne fans, Robbie Tarrant finished with three goals, while Majak Daw kicked one.
Dan Currie was strong in the ruck, and Jordan Gysberts had 23 touches.
NEAFL
Several Brisbane Lions with AFL experience performed strongly in their side's 48-point win over Aspley, with Rohan Bewick (three goals) being named the Lions' best, with great support from Andrew Raines, Josh Green (four goals), Patrick Karnezis and Jack Crisp.
Lions rookie Sam Michael was also prominent, while Aaron Cornelius and Todd Banfield chimed in with two goals apiece.
Sydney Swans rookies Jake Lloyd and Shane Biggs led the way for the Swans in their loss to NT Thunder, while primary-listed players Jordan Lockyer and Harry Cunnigham were also solid.
Mature-age draftee Dean Towers kicked a team-high three goals, while Brandon Jack slotted two.
WAFL
Fremantle youngster Viv Michie continues to force his name in front of Dockers' selectors after being named best for Peel Thunder in their 50-point loss to Perth.
Michie, who is yet to debut for Fremantle, gathered 30 touches, seven inside 50s and six tackles, continuing his brilliant patch of form at WAFL level.
West Coast rookie Simon Tunbridge was one of Perth's best.
Potential draftee Dayle Garlett continued his superb season with Swan Districts, booting five goals against South Fremantle.
SANFL
Adelaide youngster Brad Crouch had 18 disposals, five clearances and kicked a goal in West Adelaide's 74-point win over Glenelg.
A prominent teammate was former Hawthorn midfielder Travis Tuck who enjoyed a 27-disposal, eight-clearance game.
For Glenelg, Crow Jarryd Lyons had 22 touches, six clearances, laid five tackles and kicked a goal.
Richard Tambling's hopes of an Adelaide recall gathered pace after he had 33 touches for Sturt against North Adelaide.
Power big man Daniel Stewart kicked five goals for North Adelaide, who cantered home to defeat Sturt by 76 points.
Port Adelaide-listed ruckman Brent Renouf had 41 hit-outs for Norwood in the big win against South Adelaide.
Adelaide veteran Graham Johncock could only manage eight touches in Port Adelaide Magpies' two-point win against Central Districts. Ex-Crow Brad Symes was best afield with 36 possessions.