State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: Central District v Adelaide - Saturday May 21, 2.10pm, My Money House Oval
Brad Crouch responded in the best possible way from his omission, racking up 37 disposals and 11 clearances, as the Crows lost to Central District by 23 points.
Coach Heath Younie was pleased with Crouch's efforts.
"Brad won enough of the ball. He came back with a great attitude," Younie said.
"I thought he moved across the ground well.
"We expect Brad to play well every week, whether it's AFL or SANFL."
Former Carlton player Troy Menzel booted two goals and gathered 14 disposals.
Mitch Grigg (28 disposals), Jake Kelly (27), Andy Otten (23) and Cam Ellis-Yolmen (23) were also prominent.
Midfielder prolific https://t.co/RfpM6KcPd7 in SANFL defeat at Elizabeth #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/AxPTubu9zj
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) May 21, 2016
State league affiliate: Brisbane Lions (NEAFL)
This weekend: Giants v Brisbane Lions - Sunday May 22, 11.40am, Spotless Stadium
Marco Paparone and Josh Green responded after being dumped from the AFL team, but Josh Walker did not bounce back as he would have hoped for.
Walker was held to one goal and eight disposals as the Lions lost to the Giants by 53 points.
Meanwhile, Paparone was influential with 27 disposals, while Green notched up 24 disposals and registered 1.2 on the scoreboard.
Promising young player Eric Hipwood bagged a goal and Josh McGuinness finished with 23 disposals.
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State league affiliate: Northern Blues (VFL)
This weekend: Northern Blues v Coburg - Sunday May 22, 2pm, Preston City Oval
Third-generation Blue Jack Silvagni showed more signs of promise with three goals in the 11-point win over Coburg.
Kristian Jaksch joined in the fun with four himself, to go with 17 disposals.
Midfielders Nick Graham and Jason Tutt were heavily influential with Graham collecting 32 disposals and Tutt gathering 37.
They also booted three goals each.
State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: Collingwood v Williamstown - Saturday May 21, 4.50pm, Holden Centre
Collingwood received the boost it had been hoping for, with maligned forward Travis Cloke playing a starring role in the VFL.
Cloke booted a game-high four goals for the Magpies and was named among the best afield in the side's thrilling five-point win over Williamstown.
The power forward's performance may see him join in-form pair Mason Cox and Darcy Moore, if coach Nathan Buckley opts for a three-pronged tall attack.
Tyson Goldsack and Marley Williams both made promising returns from injury, while Matthew Goodyear claimed best-on-ground honours.
Williams was returning from a foot sprain and sat out the first quarter after having his minutes restricted.
Goldsack played down back as well and was clean with the ball, despite not being able to handle footballs while recovering from a fractured thumb. His aerial prowess was also important.
James Aish impressed with his pressure, playing on a wing and also as an inside midfielder.
1/2 time GOALS: #vflmagpies - Cloke 3, Moloney 2, Witts, Goodyear, Gray. #sidebyside pic.twitter.com/palaglPoaX
— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) May 21, 2016
State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Essendon v Footscray - Sunday May 22, 12pm, Windy Hill
Last year's No.6 pick, Aaron Francis, played his first match for Essendon after suffering a calf injury earlier this year.
He made a solid debut in defence and was influential, particularly in the third quarter.
Rookie Will Hams collected 38 disposals as the Bombers fell 19 points short of Footscray.
Shaun Edwards (29 disposals and two goals) and Jackson Merrett (27 and a goal) also won their fair share of the ball.
Small forward Nick Kommer bagged a couple of goals.
State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v East Perth - Saturday May 21, 11.40am, Bendigo Bank Stadium
Experienced midfielder Michael Barlow had a day out against in a low-scoring affair against East Perth.
Barlow finished with 44 disposals, 13 tackles and three goals to stake serious claims for a recall.
His effort was even more noteworthy when considering the scoreboard, with Peel winning 5.9 (39) to 3.7 (25) in tough, wet conditions.
Tendai Mzungu and Cam Sutcliffe both also won their fair share of the ball, with 29 and 25 disposals respectively.
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State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: Frankston v Geelong - Sunday May 22, 11.40am, Frankston Oval
Billie Smedts gathered 25 disposals and was everywhere for the Cats, as they beat Frankston by 36 points.
Smedts was influential all over the ground, whether he was spending time up forward, down back or through the middle. He was able to win the ball inside the contest but also was efficient with his disposal.
The luckless Josh Cowan played the best of his four VFL games this year, taking the game on more than he had previously.
Cowan was clean with the ball and spent time on a wing and half-back, as well as in the midfield.
Irish rookie Padraig Lucey impressed with three goals. He displayed improving form in the ruck and the ability to not only take marks in attack, but also crumb and finish, which he did for two of his three goals.
Key forward Nathan Vardy was Geelong's captain for the day and booted a goal, with the opportunity to kick more. The windy conditions did not suit him but he was a constant presence.
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State league affiliate: Gold Coast (NEAFL)
This weekend: Gold Coast v Redland - Saturday May 21, 10.30am, Metricon Stadium
Utility Clay Cameron made a successful return from a knee injury, gathering an equal team-high 24 touches in his side's disappointing 81-point loss to Redland.
The 21-year-old local product was forced to sit out of the side that faced GWS in round eight, but may join a host of Suns players to rejoin the depleted senior line-up.
Tom Nicholls responded well to his recent omission, collecting 22 touches and bagging a goal, while 203cm rookie Cameron Loersch chipped in with two majors.
State league affiliate: Giants (NEAFL)
This weekend: Giants v Brisbane Lions - Sunday May 22, 11.40am, Spotless Stadium
Adam Tomlinson put his case forth for senior selection, racking up 52 disposals, eight marks and a goal as the Giants downed the Lions by 53 points.
His latest effort comes on the back of a 44-disposal effort last week. Tomlinson played two games earlier this season for GWS but has not been seen at senior level since round four.
Hard nut Jack Steele responded to his omission with 43 disposals, nine marks and two goals.
Last year's No.13 pick, Matthew Kennedy, collected 26 disposals and three goals. Harrison Himmelberg, who was drafted three spots after Kennedy, recorded 24 disposals.
James Stewart slotted three goals.
State league affiliate: Box Hill (VFL)
This weekend: Casey Scorpions v Box Hill - Saturday May 21, 7pm, Casey Fields
Youngster Teia Miles booted a game-high four goals and was named best afield for Box Hill in the seven-point loss to Casey.
The second-year Hawk has transitioned from defence to attack in 2016 as he seeks his opportunity at AFL level.
Utility Matthew Spangher continues to build form in the VFL and may come into senior contention, while forward Ryan Schoenmakers booted a goal and finished the match unscathed in his return from a groin injury.
Schoenmakers played the first three games of the season in the seniors but has been on the sidelines since.
He played three quarters in a planned move to restrict his minutes.
Midfielders Jonathan O'Rourke (23 disposals and five clearances) and Kieran Lovell (17 disposals) were among the better players for the Hawks.
O'Rourke spent his time both inside and outside the contest, and added a goal.
State league affiliate: Casey Scorpions (VFL)
This weekend: Casey Scorpions v Box Hill - Saturday May 21, 7pm, Casey Fields
Melbourne continues to be patient with injury-plagued Jack Trengove, but will find it hard to overlook his impressive numbers at VFL level.
The former Demons skipper racked up 25 disposals in the exciting seven-point win over Box Hill and has been mounting his case for a senior recall. Trengove hasn't featured in the AFL since round two, 2014, having suffered two fractures of the navicular bone in his left foot.
Trengove was well complemented by Jack Grimes who collected 34 touches, as well as Chris Dawes who had 22 possessions to go along with his three goals.
Rookie-listed Mitch White and the omitted Christian Salem were prominent with 28 disposals apiece.
State league affiliate: Werribee (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Werribee - Sunday May 22, 2pm, Trevor Barker Beach Oval
Midfielder Ryan Clarke gathered 30 disposals as Werribee fell 37 points short of the Zebras.
Clarke, who is an elite runner, was North's second pick (No.31 overall) at last year's NAB AFL Draft.
Last week's match-winner – Aaron Black – slotted two goals, while the omitted Majak Daw and Sam Durdin each kicked one.
Rookie Will Fordham finished with 21 disposals.
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State league affiliate: Port Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: Port Adelaide v South Adelaide - Sunday May 22, 2.10pm, Alberton Oval
Midfielder Sam Gray notched 32 disposals as the Power defeated the Panthers by 48 points.
Kane Mitchell and Jimmy Toumpas also won plenty of the ball, with 30 and 28 disposals respectively.
Toumpas also contributed two goals while Mitchell kicked one.
Brendon Ah Chee, dropped from the senior team for Saturday's match against West Coast, responded with three goals.
Tall forward John Butcher booted three in an encouraging display.
State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: Bye
State league affiliate: Sandringham (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Werribee - Sunday May 22, 2pm, Trevor Barker Beach Oval
Blake Acres, who was nominated for NAB AFL Rising Star in round six, responded to his omission by picking up 36 disposals.
Another dumped for the game against Essendon, Jack Lonie, finished with 28 disposals and bagged four goals.
Eli Templeton continued to push his case for a recall with 30 disposals while Darren Minchinton had 21 disposals and two goals.
Brodie Murdoch notched up 24 disposals and kicked a goal.
State league affiliate: Sydney Swans (NEAFL)
This weekend: Bye
State league affiliate: East Perth (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v East Perth - Saturday May 21, 11.40am, Bendigo Bank Stadium
Playing in torrential rain, former Swan Lewis Jetta recorded 13 disposals as the Royals fell 14 points short of Peel Thunder.
Ruckman Jonathan Giles picked up 28 hit-outs and a goal.
Tough nut Patrick McGinnity collected 20 disposals, four inside-50s and a goal.
East Perth had only three goals for the match, with Brant Colledge the other goalscorer.
State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Essendon v Footscray - Sunday May 22, 12pm, Windy Hill
Midfielder Josh Dunkley picked up 29 disposals in Footscray's 19-point win against the Bombers.
Mitch Honeychurch was similarly prolific with 28 disposals, while 2013 All Australian ruckman Will Minson had 22 and also managed a nice long goal from outside 50m.
Nathan Hrovat also slotted a goal in his first match of the season after suffering cartilage damage in an ankle earlier this year.
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