State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: North Adelaide v Adelaide - Saturday, July 28, 2.10pm, Prospect Oval
Brodie Smith continued his comeback from an ACL injury with 32 disposals and seven marks as Adelaide's SANFL side went down to North Adelaide in a high-scoring contest.
Experienced midfield duo Cam Ellis-Yolmen (41 disposals) and Sam Gibson (34 disposals, nine marks) were also prolific, as the Crows' reserves team lost by 20 points.
Young forward Elliott Himmelberg kicked five goals from 21 disposals, while father-son prospect Ben Jarman kicked three goals from 19 touches in Adelaide's defeat.
Crows youngster Patrick Wilson will also be hoping to add to his one senior game this season after collecting 42 disposals, 10 marks and a goal in a best on ground display.
State league affiliate: Brisbane (NEAFL)
This weekend: Gold Coast v Brisbane - Saturday, July 28, 4pm, Metricon Stadium
Ryan Bastinac and Claye Beams inspired the Lions to a 12-point win over local rivals Gold Coast.
Bastinac had 36 possessions, 11 clearances and eight marks, while Beams finished the game with 24 touches, six tackles and two goals.
Ben Keays (26 disposals), Rohan Bewick (24 touches and one goal), Sam Mayes (20 possessions and seven tackles), and Brandon Starcevich (18 disposals, one goal and seven tackles) were all pivotal.
Toby Wooller was the other multiple goalkicker, the 19-year-old key forward slotting two majors.
Big win over the Suns has us in the top six! #NEAFL pic.twitter.com/mbcvXzmbLr
— Lions NEAFL (@LionsNEAFL) July 28, 2018
State league affiliate: Northern Blues (VFL)
This weekend: Northern Blues v Frankston - Saturday, July 28, 2pm, Ikon Park
Key forwards Patrick Kerr and Levi Casboult both staked their claim for a return to Carlton's senior side with impressive displays as the Northern Blues easily accounted for Frankston.
Kerr kicked four goals from 16 disposals, while Casboult added three more from eight marks as the Northern Blues strolled to a comfortable 83-point victory at Ikon Park.
Sam Kerridge racked up 26 disposals in his return from a groin injury, while Nick Graham collected 37 disposals and nine clearances after being omitted from the senior team.
Signing off from Ikon Park in style for 2018! ✍️ #Northbound #PJVFL pic.twitter.com/ykanrAB6wF
— Northern Blues FC (@NBluesFC) July 28, 2018
State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Collingwood - Sunday, July 29, 1pm, Avalon Airport Oval
The season may be over for gun forward Jamie Elliott, who re-injured his left hamstring in Sunday's eight-point win.
Elliott, who has been pressing for a call-up to AFL level, walked from the field unassisted after laying a strong tackle late in the game.
Geoff Walsh, general manager of football, said: "Unfortunately Jamie was unable to finish the game after re-injuring his left hamstring late in Sunday’s VFL match.
"We'll know more about its severity in the next 24-48 hours."
Alex Fasolo, Jarryd Blair and Ben Crocker all kicked two goals in blustery conditions, and Blair's impact was noticeable.
James Aish, Fasolo and Blair all got through unscathed. That trio returned to the VFL last week after being sidelined by injury.
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State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Bye
State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: West Perth v Peel Thunder - Saturday, July 28, 2.15pm, Joondalup Arena
Harley Bennell is a huge chance to play his first game of the season for the Dockers after a stellar performance for Peel.
Bennell collected 27 disposals, took eight marks and kicked two goals in the 31-point loss.
Spearhead Matt Taberner is also likely to come under strong consideration following an impressive return from a fractured foot. Taberner was dangerous up forward, booting three goals and taking five marks.
Veteran Danyle Pearce (34 touches and a goal) and youngster Mitchell Crowden (30 possessions) both won plenty of the ball.
Luke Strnadica had a busy afternoon, with 16 disposals, seven marks, 24 hit-outs and a goal.
Harley Bennell is pushing for a recall to the Fremantle side. Picture: AFL Photos
State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: Bye
State league affiliate: Gold Coast (NEAFL)
This weekend: Gold Coast v Brisbane - Saturday, July 28, 4pm, Metricon Stadium
Following 50 touches last week, veteran on-baller Michael Barlow again racked up huge numbers for the Suns.
Barlow finished with 37 disposals, five marks, four tackles and two goals in the 12-point loss.
Pearce Hanley, whose season has been cruelled by a shoulder injury sustained in the round three loss to Fremantle, finished with 24 disposals.
Josh Schoenfeld won the ball on 32 occasions, rookie Jacob Dawson gathered 32 possessions, and Matt Rosa picked up 28 and booted a goal.
State league affiliate: GWS Giants (NEAFL)
This weekend: Sydney University v GWS Giants - Saturday, July 28, 1.10pm, Spotless Stadium
Matt de Boer pushed for a recall to Greater Western Sydney's senior team with a stellar display in his side's NEAFL victory over Sydney University on Saturday.
De Boer kicked three goals from 36 disposals, also laying 11 tackles, as the Giants' reserves side kicked clear to claim a comfortable 55-point victory.
Young duo Harry Perryman (36 disposals, eight marks) and Aiden Bonar (25 disposals, one goal) were also busy, with both believed to be on the cusp of earning a senior call-up.
Academy graduate Zach Sproule continued to push his case for an AFL debut, kicking a game-high five goals and laying nine tackles, while Dylan Buckley kicked three goals.
State league affiliate: Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Box Hill Hawks - Saturday, July 28, 2.10pm, Trevor Barker Beach Oval
Mitchell Lewis continued his impressive VFL season with two more goals as Box Hill comfortable defeated Sandringham in a low-scoring encounter on Saturday.
Looking to add to his two senior games with the Hawks, Lewis was among the best for Box Hill as they won 11.12 (78) to 6.11 (47) at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.
Kieran Lovell had 21 disposals in midfield, while Dallas Willsmore (21 disposals), Conor Glass (20 disposals) and David Mirra (20 disposals) cleaned up everything across half-back.
Mitchell Lewis kicked two goals for the Hawks against Sandringham. Picture: AFL Photos
State league affiliate: Casey Demons (VFL)
This weekend: Bye
State league affiliate: North Melbourne (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Collingwood - Sunday, July 29, 1pm, Avalon Airport Oval
An emergency for North Melbourne's round 19 clash with West Coast in Hobart, young gun Luke Davies-Uniacke did his chances of a promotion no harm.
Davies-Uniacke was among the Roos' best players in the 9.8 (62) to 10.10 (70) defeat.
Daniel Nielson and Declan Mountford were also strong contributors.
State league affiliate: Port Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: Port Adelaide v South Adelaide - Saturday, July 28, 2.10pm, My Money House Oval
Experienced midfielder Jack Trengove was among the best as Port Adelaide's SANFL side suffered a comprehensive 74-point defeat to South Adelaide on Saturday.
Trengove finished with 31 disposals and seven tackles, with rookies Will Snelling (29 disposals, nine tackles) and Cameron Hewett (21 disposals, eight tackles) also good.
Lindsay Thomas kicked two goals from 10 disposals in Port Adelaide's defeat.
State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: Richmond v Werribee - Saturday, July 28, 10.45am, Swinburne Centre
Callum Moore will be hoping to reclaim his spot in the Richmond team, kicking five goals as the VFL's ladder leaders comfortably saw off Werribee on Saturday.
Moore's haul complemented a well-rounded game, which also saw him collect 19 disposals from 12 marks as the Tigers eased to an 86-point win at Punt Road.
Anthony Miles (31 disposals), Shai Bolton (27 disposals) and Corey Ellis (26 disposals) were among the big ball winners, while father-son prospect Patrick Naish was also impressive.
Naish continued his push for an AFL debut with 26 touches.
State league affiliate: Sandringham (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Box Hill Hawks - Saturday, July 28, 2.10pm, Trevor Barker Beach Oval
Nathan Freeman continued to press for a long-awaited AFL debut with another blistering performance in the VFL over the weekend.
Getting closer and closer with each passing week, Freeman racked up 37 disposals and kicked a goal as Sandringham went down to Box Hill by 31 points on Saturday.
Bailey Rice was also good with 23 disposals, while Ben Paton collected 22 touches, but it was Freeman's display that is likely to again garner the headlines this week.
Nathan Freeman continues to press his claim for an AFL debut. Picture: AFL Photos
State league affiliate: Sydney (NEAFL)
This weekend: Bye
State league affiliate: East Perth (WAFL)
This weekend: East Perth v Perth - Saturday, July 28, 1.40pm, Leederville Oval
Matthew Allen was the best of the 11 Eagles players that lined up for the Royals, the 20-year-old finishing with 26 disposals, four inside 50s and a goal.
Hamish Brayshaw (22 touches and a goal) was busy, rookie Fraser McInnes dominated in the ruck, winning 50 hit-outs, while Liam Ryan had 10 possessions and booted two goals.
Jackson Nelson picked up a side strain and was reported for striking.
The Royals, who led for most of the day, kicked a goal after the siren to record a three-point win.
What a win! @EastPerthFC pic.twitter.com/XPK42qrdS3
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) July 28, 2018
State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Bye
