Terry Milera taken from field on stretcher while Liam Anthony shines
VFL
St Kilda small forward Terry Milera was stretchered off with a suspected knee injury during Sandringham's clash with Bendigo on Sunday.
Milera had earlier gathered 21 possessions and kicked a goal to be one of his side's best players in a 75-point win.
Fellow Saints Sebastian Ross (a team-high 31 touches), rookie Cameron Shenton (28 and two goals), Tom Ledger (29 and two goals) Sam Dunell (23 and two goals), Adam Schneider (23) and Nathan Wright were also prominent.
Rookie Darren Minchington was the chief scorer with three goals.
David Hille and Alwyn Davey kicked two goals apiece while young gun Joe Daniher slotted one in Essendon's 11-point win over Casey.
Melbourne's great forward hope Jesse Hogan managed just one goal in a low-scoring affair.
North Melbourne players Liam Anthony (34 disposals), Cameron Delaney (26) and Ben Jacobs (26) proved pivotal in North Ballarat's three-point win over Frankston.
Teenage Roo Taylor Garner slotted the match-winning goal, while draft hopeful Myles Sewell, the younger brother of Hawthorn veteran Brad Sewell, had 24 disposals.
Carlton midfielder Mitch Robinson has pressed strong claims for an AFL recall, winning 31 possessions in the Northern Blues' 16-point win over Box Hill in the VFL on Saturday.
Robinson, who missed Carlton's round 16 win over St Kilda with a shoulder injury, was among the Blues' leading possession-winners, with key forward Levi Casboult and midfielder Daniel Menzel kicking two goals each.
Young Hawthorn midfielder Mitch Hallahan kicked three goals for Box Hill, while defender Jordan Kelly was impressive.
Derick Wanganeen kicked one goal.
On Friday night, Collingwood rookie Kyle Martin laid 16 tackles and won 34 possessions in a standout performance for the Magpies' VFL team.
The Magpies were ultimately outclassed by Geelong at Kardinia Park, but first-year players Ben Kennedy and Brodie Grundy were also impressive, underlining Collingwood's depth.
Alan Didak worked his way into the game while Quinten Lynch played his first game at VFL level. Marty Clarke (24 possessions) was named in the best alongside Jackson Paine and rookie Peter Yagmoor.
For Geelong, Mitch Brown and Jared Rivers were influential in defence, keeping Lynch to just 0.1. At the other end of the ground Jordan Schroder and rookie Ryan Bathie booted four goals each.
George Horlin-Smith, who was omitted following the Cats' round 16 win against Melbourne, was named in the team's best.
WAFL
WEST Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr has been reported for rough conduct while playing for East Fremantle on Saturday.
The veteran of 220 AFL games has spent the past fortnight on the sidelines with a knee injury and was aiming to regain his fitness against Subiaco at East Fremantle Oval.
Kerr had his number taken for rough conduct after making high contact with opponent Simon Moore while diving into a contest.
If he can escape suspension, the 30-year-old-year-old will likely return to the Eagles' line-up after collecting 31 possessions in a near best-afield effort in the Sharks' 34-point win.
Fellow Eagle, young ruckman Scott Lycett, was also reported during East Perth's 12-point win over Swan Districts.
For the losers, draft hopeful Dayle Garlett continued his brilliant season with 16 disposals, 10 marks and 5.3. Garlett has kicked 36 goals in 13 appearances this season.
Fremantle forward Josh Mellington had 25 disposals, eight marks and kicked 2.4 to be West Perth's best player in a 39-point loss to South Fremantle.
Freo teammate Viv Michie gathered 31 possessions and had seven inside 50s in Peel Thunder's 74-point loss to Perth.
Eagle Sam Butler had 31 touches for the victors.
SANFL
Adelaide defenders Sam Kerridge (30 possessions) and Matthew Jaensch (27) were Sturt's leading possession winners in a losing cause against Norwood on Saturday.
Port Adelaide hard nut Matt Thomas had 33 disposals for Norwood, while leading draft prospect James Aish finished with 23 possessions and three goals.
Adelaide's Sam Shaw, who has battled injury and is yet to play at AFL level this year, had 13 possessions – including seven rebound 50s – in Glenelg's loss to South Adelaide.
Top draft prospect Matt Scharenberg was relatively quiet, finishing with 10 possessions.
Port Adelaide forward Cameron Hitchcock kicked one goal.
NEAFL
Patrick Karnezis bagged four goals and Aaron Cornelius two in the Brisbane Lions' seven-point loss to NT Thunder.
Youngsters Jack Crisp, Richard Newell, Jesse O'Brien and Patrick Wearden were also among the Lions' best performers.
Tim Membrey and Gary Rohan booted three goals each in the Sydney Swans' 21-point win over Gold Coast on Saturday.
For the Suns, key forward Charlie Dixon returned from an ankle injury and tall defender Nathan Bock continued his comeback from a broken leg.
Draftee Jack Martin was eye-catching but didn't make the most of his chances.
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