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VFL
MELBOURNE defender Colin Garland has suffered a corked knee while playing for VFL club Casey Scorpions.
In the second quarter of Casey's clash with Sandringham on Sunday, Garland copped a knock to his left leg and limped off the field.
Although he sat out the second half, the Demons believe the injury is not serious.
Another stint on the sidelines would be a cruel blow to both Garland and the Demons.
Garland, who turns 26 on Monday, has been working himself into calculations for a senior recall after having a bone spur removed from an ankle in January.
A fit Garland – who finished runner-up in Melbourne's best and fairest last year – would provide the Demons with extra defensive coverage to continue using the versatile James Frawley in attack.
North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow made a terrific return from injury in North Ballarat's loss at Geelong, collecting 23 touches in three quarters.
Kangaroos teammates Liam Anthony and Ben Jacobs also impressed with 33 disposals each for the losers, while international rookie Eric Wallace showed improvement in his ruck/forward role.
Cats youngster Darcy Lang's best-afield performance demonstrated just why he was chosen with the No.16 pick in last year's NAB AFL Draft, and was ably supported by fellow draftee Jarrad Jansen and Jesse Stringer, while Mitch Brown slotted two goals.
Teenage Cat Bradley Hartman suffered knee soreness.
In Sandringham's 58-point win over Casey Scorpions, Saints Cameron Shenton and Blake Acres were the major ball winners with 21 touches apiece, while former Sydney Swan Trent Dennis-Lane kicked three goals and Sam Dunell and Maverick Weller each chimed in with two.
For Casey, Melbourne’s Jordie McKenzie amassed 27 possessions and 11 tackles.
On Saurday, Collingwood copped a battering in its 25-point win over Essendon at Windy Hill on Saturday, with key forward Quinten Lynch and ruckman Corey Gault suffering suspected fractured bones.
Lynch limped from the field during the third term, while rookie-listed Gault went down early in the 17.10 (112) to 13.9 (87) triumph.
Magpies football manager Rodney Eade said the early prognosis didn't look good for Lynch or Gault, but believes defender Marley Williams escaped serious injury from a knock to his ankle in his first game for more than two months.
"It looks like early prognosis Corey Gault might have fractured his collarbone, and 'Lynchy' may have fractured his leg," Eade told AFL.com.au.
"They will go into hospital to get X-rays on that, so I've haven't been updated as such but that's the early thought.
"We should know more tomorrow (Sunday), Monday at the latest."
Williams played well in his return to action after receiving a 12-month suspended sentence on Tuesday for grievous bodily harm, but was forced from the field and watched the final 10 minutes of the match from the bench.
"It looks like that's clear … we've just got to see how that settles down tomorrow," Eade said.
Rookie Kyle Martin slotted six goals for the Pies, while recruit Patrick Karnezis backed up his three-goal haul last round with a bag of four.
Eade said Karnezis is progressing well since returning from osteitis pubis issues.
"He's worked hard on his fitness but he just needed some games to get back to that match fitness. But he's progressing the right way, which is good," he said.
Paul Seedsman enjoyed some promising patches in his return from hip surgery, while former first-round pick Tim Broomhead got through on his return from a wrist problem.
Eade said both players pulled up well, while Sam Dwyer, Ben Kennedy and Taylor Adams found plenty of the ball.
For the Bombers, rookie-listed Ariel Steinberg produced another fine performance, while Kurt Aylett, Travis Colyer (two goals) and first-year player Orazio Fantasia were also in the best.
At Piranha Park, uncapped Hawthorn ruckman Luke Lowden was best afield in Box Hill's 52-point win over Coburg.
Lowden kicked two goals and won the Gibbs-Lines Medal, as the Hawks triumphed 17.19 (121) to 10.9 (69).
Kaiden Brand, Tim O'Brien and Seb Ross also impressed, while young gun James Sicily kicked three goals.
In other news, former Hawk Dayle Garlett returned to football and booted three goals in Dandaragan's win over Moora in the Central Midland Coastal Football League in WA on Anzac Day.
Out-of-favour Richmond forward Ty Vickery booted three goals for the Tigers’ VFL team in a strong response to his continued hiatus from AFL ranks.
Vickery was among the best in the Tigers' 15.9 (99) to 14.15 (99) draw against Frankston on Anzac Day.
The 200cm big man split his time between attack and the ruck and finished the match with 3.2 – including two goals in a frantic final term as the Dolphins stormed home at Frankston Oval.
"He had a better second half, he competed really well," Richmond VFL coach Tim Clarke told AFL.com.au.
"His attitude and his approach to the game were outstanding. He competed OK in the ruck when he went in there and also when he went forward he was pretty dominant.
"I think he showed a bit of class with some of the marks he took and then with his impact late in the game.
"He ended up having around 16 to 18 touches, which isn't too bad from a big fella.
"He played his role, it's always hard in the VFL, when you're a key forward like him you still rely on good delivery and ball movement.
"We probably didn't look after him enough as a team, or all of our forwards."
Vickery has played the past two matches in the VFL after coming under fire from AFL coach Damien Hardwick for his lack of forward pressure.
"His forward pressure was OK in terms of him coming up the ground. He had a few tackles but I think they were in the middle of the ground when he was playing ruck," Clarke said.
"It's not something which was a stand-out in his game, but he was definitely pushing up the ground and doing everything he could."
Aaron Edwards impressed playing in midfield and as a high half-forward with 26 touches and two goals as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury.
Rookie-listed 22-year-old Anthony Miles had 30 touches and 13 clearances in a classy onball display, while last year's No.12 draft pick Ben Lennon was "very good" off half-back but made some skill errors.
Meanwhile, Clay Smith booted three goals in a best-on-ground performance in Footscray's 166-point thumping of Bendigo on Friday night.
On the way back from a knee reconstruction, Smith gathered 35 touches in midfield in an encouraging game.
South African Jason Johannisen booted four goals, while Ayce Cordy and demoted Dog Mitch Wallis were also among the best.
Rookie-listed forward Jack Redpath booted a goal against his former VFL club.
WAFL
CURSED Docker Anthony Morabito has suffered a setback in his quest to return from a third knee reconstruction, being one of three Fremantle-listed players to be reported in Peel Thunder's loss to Claremont on Saturday.
The superbly talented Morabito had his number taken for rough conduct after delivering a high bump, while ruckman Joe Hannath and rookie Thomas Vandeleur were both reported for striking.
Despite being booked, Morabito was Peel's best player with a team-high 27 disposals, including 19 kicks, and six inside 50s.
The 22-year-old – the No.4 pick in the 2009 NAB AFL Draft – is averaging 22 disposals in five WAFL appearances this season.
Hannath was reported early in the first quarter for allegedly striking Anton Hamp behind the play. He finished with 13 disposals and a game-high 24 hit-outs.
Despite the wet conditions, Freo talls Craig Moller (four goals), Matt Taberner (three) and Jonathon Griffin (17 possessions, 11 marks and 17 hit-outs) were prominent, as was key defender Alex Silvagni, while rookie Jacob Ballard had 22 touches and 10 marks.
Former Saint Tom Ledger had 26 touches (20 kicks) for Claremont.
West Coast back-up ruckman Callum Sinclair produced an impressive all-round performance in East Perth's 22-point win over Perth with 20 possessions, nine marks, 25 hit-outs and two goals.
East Perth was also well served by fellow Eagles Ashley Smith (18 disposals and three goals), Sam Butler (a game-high 27 disposals), teenager Brant Colledge (23 touches), Simon Tunbridge (20 and 1.2) and Fraser McInnes (16 and two goals).
SANFL
Taylor Walker has made a strong and injury-free return to competitive football, booting three goals for Adelaide's SANFL side against Glenelg on Friday night.
Walker moved cleanly and confidently and made what he could of limited opportunities, finishing with six marks and 12 possessions as the Crows were convincingly beaten 17.21 (123) to 13.8 (86).
Walker was ably assisted in attack by rookie-listed small forward Charlie Cameron.
The exciting West Australian booted four goals and gifted Walker two with striking feats of agility, speed and vision.
NEAFL
There was good news for Gold Coast fans in the Suns' reserves' heavy loss to GWS' seconds, with Harley Bennell gathering 24 touches and booting three goals on his return from a calf injury.
Monster forward Charlie Dixon booted two goals for Gold Coast in the 17.20 (122) to 9.7 (61) defeat on Saturday morning.
GWS midfielder Dylan Shiel returned from a quadricep injury in the University of Western Sydney Giants' big win at Metricon Stadium.
On Anzac Day, the Sydney Swans' reserves clinched a one-point thriller over the Brisbane Lions seconds at Harrup Park.
Young midfielder Tom Mitchell was outstanding for the Swans, while last year's No.47 NAB AFL draft pick Tim Membrey slotted three majors in a strong display.
Forward Jordan Lisle was the Lions' best, with good support from half-back Ryan Harwood, who booted a goal.
Ex-Collingwood forward Jackson Paine kicked two majors in the Lions' 7.9 (51) to 6.14 (50) loss.
