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Check out how your team fared in VFL, SANFL and WAFL matches this weekend.

State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: North Adelaide v Adelaide at Prospect Oval, Saturday May 6, 2.40pm ACST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Adelaide's clash

With an incredibly healthy AFL list there were plenty of Crows running around in the SANFL, helping Adelaide to a big 47-point win over North Adelaide.

Rookie Andrew McPherson was the busiest of the bunch, finishing with 29 disposals and 11 marks, while Will Hamill grabbed 28 touches and nine marks.

With four senior games this season and being dropped three times, Harry Schoenberg was again among the best with 22 disposals, one goal and seven inside 50s, Sam Berry also slotting a major among his 17 touches.

Lachie Gollant kicked three goals from limited opportunities, while Elliott Himmelberg missed his chances, finishing with 0.3.

Patrick Parnell (26 disposals, 10 marks), Josh Worrell (25, 11), Billy Dowling (20, eight), Luke Nankervis (17, eight) and Brayden Cook (20, eight and one goal) all got amongst it on Saturday.

Ruckman Kieran Strachan dominated at the bounces winning, 35 hitouts and Jackson Hately finished with 15 disposals.

State league affiliate: Brisbane (VFL)
This weekend: Carlton v Brisbane at Ikon Park, Saturday May 6, 11.05am AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Brisbane's clash

Jarryd Lyons continued to push his claim for a starting spot in the senior side with a strong performance in Brisbane's four-point win over Carlton on Saturday.

Lyons, the substitute in the Lions' AFL victory against the Blues on Friday night, had 31 disposals, nine clearances and kicked a goal.

Rhys Mathieson was a good contributor with 27 disposals and a goal, while Deven Robertson had 31 and eight clearances.

Darcy Fort was busy in the ruck with 22 hitouts, 20 disposals and 11 clearances.

Kai Lohmann (16 disposals and two goals) and Nakia Cockatoo (15 and a goal) both hit the scoreboard as the Lions improved to 6-0.

Callum Ah Chee (20 disposals), James Madden (15 and a goal) and James Tunstill (16) were solid, while father-son recruit Jaspa Fletcher had nine touches and three clearances.

State league affiliate: Carlton (VFL)
This weekend: Carlton v Brisbane at Ikon Park, Saturday May 6, 11.05am AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Carlton's clash

As top draft prospect Harley Reid threatened to steal the show, Matt Owies staked his claim for a senior spot in Carlton's four-point loss to Brisbane on Saturday.

Owies, making his return from a hamstring injury, was the busiest forward on the ground and kicked 3.4 from his 17 disposals.

The favourite to be the No.1 pick in this year's AFL Draft, Reid impressed for the Blues, gathering 20 disposals to go with eight marks and eight tackles.

Paddy Dow was again busy with 25 disposals and five clearances, while Zac Fisher responded to his axing from the senior side with 28 touches.

Matt Cottrell continued his return from injury with 18 disposals and two goals, Jack Carroll had 21 touches and Jaxon Binns also finished with 21.

Alex Mirkov had a game-high 39 hitouts, Lachie Plowman had 11 disposals and Jordan Boyd had 16.

State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: Williamstown v Collingwood at DSV Stadium, Sunday May 7, 12pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Collingwood's clash

Finlay Macrae continued to push for a senior spot with a busy performance in Collingwood's 24-point loss to Williamstown on Sunday.

Macrae gathered 26 disposals and had 11 tackles and eight clearances.

Trent Bianco (21 disposals) and Josh Carmichael (20, a goal and three clearances) also played well.

Aiden Begg was a strong contributor with 11 touches, a goal, 22 hitouts and seven clearances.

Jakob Ryan (23 disposals) and Arlo Draper (20 and a goal) were also busy.

Reef McInnes kicked two majors for the Magpies, Trey Ruscoe had 16 disposals and Ed Allan had 12.

State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Essendon v Werribee at NEC Hangar, Sunday May 7, 2.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Essendon's clash

Mature-age rookie Rhett Montgomerie and mid-season draft pick-up Massimo D'Ambrosio were among Essendon's best players in an 18-point loss to Werribee.

The pair each gathered 24 disposals and laid three tackles but their efforts weren't enough to lift their team over the line.

Youngster Tex Wanganeen also added two majors, with Patrick Voss kicking one goal from nine disposals.

Kaine Baldwin booted two goals from 18 touches (as did former Cat Quinton Narkle), while axed small forward Will Snelling had 19 touches but failed to hit the scoreboard.

Ruckman Nick Bryan had 46 hitouts and 12 disposals, with Zach Reid touching the ball eight times.

State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v Swan Districts at Lane Group Stadium, Sunday May 7, 2.10pm AWST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Peel's clash

Will Brodie responded to his axing from the senior side with a strong outing in Peel's 62-point win over Swan Districts on Sunday.

The midfielder amassed 24 disposals to go with four inside 50s and three tackles in Peel's big victory.

Liam Henry was also prominent with 26 touches and four tackles, while Sam Sturt had 24, seven marks and kicked a major.

Karl Worner (23 disposals) continues to push for a debut, while Corey Wagner had 18 disposals and kicked a goal.

Sebit Kuek (17 disposals and a goal) and Tom Emmett (13 and two) hit the scoreboard and Nathan Wilson had 14 touches and kicked a major.

State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: Geelong v Southport at GMHBA Stadium, Sunday May 7, 12pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Geelong's clash

With injury concerns for Patrick Dangerfield and MRO worries for Brad Close at AFL level, Brandan Parfitt picked a good time to impress in the state league.

The out-of-favour midfielder racked up an equal team-high 21 disposals and five clearances in the Cats’ 44-point loss to Southport on Sunday.

However, there will be competition for promotion with 19-year-old James Willis in the equation for a senior debut after also gathering 21 disposals along with six clearances and slotting three of Geelong’s 10 goals.

Phoenix Foster and rookie Osca Riccardi were the only other multiple goalkickers with two apiece.

Next Generation Academy graduate Ted Clohesy was strong with seven tackles and a goal from his 12 touches, while rookie Oscar Murdoch was also busy with 19 disposals.

Top-10 draft pick Jhye Clark had 12 disposals and Cooper White finished with six.

State league affiliate: Gold Coast (VFL)
This weekend: Gold Coast v Casey at Heritage Bank Stadium, Saturday May 6, 12.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Gold Coast's clash

Gold Coast remains unbeaten and sits atop the ladder after a strong 20-point win over reigning premier Casey.

After being omitted from the top-tier side this week, Alex Sexton responded with five goals, including three in a powerful second term where the Suns wrested control and were never headed.

Sexton was well supported up forward by Brodie McLaughlin and Chris Burgess who booted three goals apiece.

Ruckman Ned Moyle (42 hitouts) was dominant across the ground, while Charlie Constable was busy with 26 disposals and 11 clearances and Joel Jeffrey had 23 touches and nine marks to go with his one goal

Jeremy Sharp (24 disposals, 10 marks), Jy Farrar (26 disposals, seven marks), Elijah Hollands (16 disposals, eight tackles) and Mac Andrew (19 disposals, 10 marks) were also impressive.

State league affiliate: GWS Giants (VFL)
This weekend: Greater Western Sydney v Footscray at Blacktown ISP, Saturday May 6, 12.35pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Greater Western Sydney's clash

Key forward prospect Max Gruzewski continued his good form at VFL level, kicking three goals from 11 disposals and 10 marks in the Giants’ 13-point victory over Footscray.

Jake Riccardi also slotted three majors from nine disposals.

Ruckman Kieren Briggs was another to hit the scoreboard with one goal to go with 19 disposals, 34 hitouts and six clearances.

Veteran defender Phil Davis was back to his busy best, amassing 27 touches and 10 marks as he works his way back from a groin injury, while Cameron Fleeton also took 10 grabs along with 30 disposals.

Josh Fahey got plenty of the ball, finishing with 23 touches and a goal, Harry Rowston had 13 disposals on his return to the VFL, and rookie Wade Derksen kicked a goal among his 11 disposals.

State league affiliate: Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
This weekend: Northern Bullants v Box Hill at Preston City Oval, Saturday May 6, 2.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Box Hill's clash

After an impressive start to his AFL career Cam McKenzie returned to the VFL last week but may not be there for long after amassing 30 disposals, seven tackles and a goal for Box Hill in the Hawks’ 57-point win over the Northern Bullants on Saturday.

Max Ramsden also responded strongly to being dropped, the 20-year-old kicking two goals from his 21 touches and 10 clearances.

Small forward Sam Butler led the scoring with four goals from 17 disposals, while Jacob Koschitzke slotted one goal from 15 touches, but also did a bit of work in the ruck.

Former Cat Cooper Stephens was busy with 26 disposals, 10 clearances and a goal, Bailey Macdonald finished with 17 disposals and seven marks, while rookie Ned Long had 20 touches and seven marks

Key defender Denver Grainger-Barass was strong in the air down back with eight marks and 13 disposals.

Jack O’Sullivan (15 disposals), Henry Hustwaite (15) and Josh Morris (12) all did their bit in the big win.

Emerson Jeka left the contest early with a suspected hamstring injury.

State league affiliate: Casey Demons (VFL)
This weekend: Gold Coast v Casey at Heritage Bank Stadium, Saturday May 6, 12.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Casey's clash

Casey suffered its second loss of the season, this time at the hands of unbeaten Gold Coast by 20 points on Saturday afternoon.

Charlie Spargo – sidelined for the past fortnight with concussion – was impressive on return finishing with 22 disposals, seven marks and a goal.

Out-of-favour forward Ben Brown led the way in attack with three goals to go with his eight disposals and four marks, while Jake Melksham booted two goals and had five tackles.

After being omitted from the senior side this week, Josh Schache finished with one goal from five marks.

Taj Woewodin collected 23 disposals and took five marks, Blake Howes had 23 touches and took six grabs, and Bailey Laurie finished with 21 possessions and one goal.

State league affiliate: North Melbourne (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Sandringham at Arden Street Oval, Sunday May 7, 1.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from North Melbourne's clash

It was a big day for Cooper Harvey on Sunday, the son of North Melbourne legend and AFL games record holder Brent slotting four goals for the Roos in their big 66-point win against Sandringham.

Eddie Ford also did damage on the scoreboard kicking three goals from 23 disposals.

Tarryn Thomas took the field for the first time this season, the controversial star finishing with 18 disposals.

Aaron Hall was the major ballwinner on the ground as he so often is, racking up 31 disposals and laying six tackles after being omitted from the senior side.

Former Hawk Daniel Howe finished with 22 disposals and five clearances, while Will Phillips was also busy with 23 touches.

Tackling-machine Hugh Greenwood laid a match-high nine as well as getting the ball 17 times, Phoenix Spicer kicked a goal to go with 13 disposals, Aiden Bonar had nine disposals and Lachie Young finished with 15 touches and eight marks.

Rookies Kallan Dawson (14 disposals, eight marks), Hamish Free (11 disposals, 18 hitouts and four clearances) and Jacob Edwards (six disposals) all did their bit in the win.

State league affiliate: Port Adelaide Magpies (SANFL)
This weekend: Port Adelaide v Norwood at Alberton Oval, Saturday May 6, 3pm ACST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Port Adelaide's clash

Hugh Jackson celebrated his 20th birthday in style with 23 disposals and nine tackles to lead Port Adelaide's hard-fought seven-point win over Norwood.

Jackson, who went pick 55 in the 2021 AFL Draft, turned 20 on Wednesday and had six clearances and nine inside 50s in his 23 touches, after having 22 disposals last week to put together a run of form.

Jase Burgoyne pushed for a recall with 17 disposals including five rebound 50s with a team-high six marks, while fellow defender Tom Clurey had 14 possessions with six rebound 50s.

Ollie Lord, who made his AFL debut a fortnight ago, kicked one goal from five touches with three marks. Jake Pasini managed five marks and 16 possessions with seven inside 50s.

Lachie Jones (14 disposals), Jackson Mead (14 disposals), Josh Sinn (10 disposals) and Sam Hayes (11 disposals, one goal and 13 hit-outs) contributed.

Scott Lycett was absent, with Dante Visentini leading the ruck with 29 hit-outs, six tackles and nine touches.

State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: No match

State league affiliate: Sandringham (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Sandringham at Arden Street Oval, Sunday May 7, 1.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Sandringham's clash

It wasn’t a great day for Sandringham as the Zebras went down to North Melbourne by 66 points, but there were plenty of positives for St Kilda to take away.

Jack Billings should be in line for a senior recall after racking up 22 disposals, 11 marks and five tackles.

Marcus Windhager was also busy with a team-high 27 touches, seven clearances and a goal.

Key defender Tom Highmore got amongst it with 25 disposals, while ruckman Tom Campbell had 15 touches and 24 hitouts.

Young key forward Isaac Keeler got his hands on the ball but couldn’t finish the job, ending with a return of 0.3.

Young duo James Van Es (five disposals) and Oscar Adams (seven) were quiet, while rookies Max Heath and Jack Peris finished with 10 touches each.

State league affiliate: Sydney (VFL)
This weekend: Frankston v Sydney at Kinetic Stadium, Saturday May 6, 12.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Sydney's clash

After playing the first seven rounds in the AFL Dylan Stephens returned to state league level this week but seems to determined to head back up as soon as possible, gathering 28 disposals, nine tackles and 11 clearances in the Swans’ three-point loss to Frankston on Saturday.

Will Gould was also strong with 20 disposals and nine marks, while returning ruckman Tom Hickey did enough with nine disposals and six tackles to go with 38 hitouts.

Rookie Hugo Hall-Kahan led the goalkicking with three majors from 13 disposals, with rookie ruckman Lachlan McAndrew finishing with 16 disposals, 33 hitouts and four clearances.

Lachlan Rankin had 17 touches and six tackles, Corey Warner had 18 disposals and kicked one goal, as did Jaiden Magor, although the rookie was a little off line with three behinds among his 11 touches.

Key defender Lewis Melican managed just eight disposals, Cooper Vickery six and Jacob Konstanty five.

State league affiliate: West Coast (WAFL)
This weekend: West Coast v Perth at Mineral Resources Park, Saturday May 6, 2.10pm AWST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from West Coast's clash

The Eagles fielded four senior-listed players in their WAFL side during its hefty 97-point loss to Perth.

Ruck Callum Jamieson worked hard with 23 hitouts and 16 disposals, with Harry Barnett (10 hitouts, one goal, five disposals) helping out in the ruck but also swinging forward.

Midfielder Jordyn Baker had 12 disposals and four marks, while defender Tyrell Dewar had four touches and two marks.

Barnett and Jamieson had been named as emergencies for West Coast's AFL match as the side goes through an injury crisis.

State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Greater Western Sydney v Footscray at Blacktown ISP, Saturday May 6, 12.35pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Footscray's clash

Swingman Buku Khamis did his work down forward on Saturday, kicking four goals in the Bulldogs’ 13-point loss to Greater Western Sydney.

Veteran Hayden Crozier was the Dogs’ biggest ballwinner with 26 disposals and 13 marks, while Toby McLean was also busy with 25 touches and five clearances.

Former Demon Mitch Hannan was a little wayward, finishing with 2.3 from 17 disposals and Robbie McComb also hit the scoreboard with one goal to go along with 19 touchess.

Rhylee West slotted a major among his 18 disposals and six clearances, and was - as is often the case - his side's leading tackler with five.

Young key defender Jedd Busslinger continued his good year at VFL level with 17 disposals and 11 marks, while ruckman Jordon Sweet was strong with 12 touches, 22 hitouts and four clearances.

Latham Vadermeer finished with 10 disposals, Charlie Clarke had nine and rookie Cody Raak had 16.