There was plenty of exciting action in the state leagues this weekend, but just who impressed the senior coaches enough to be selected this week?
Claremont 6.13 49 def. East Perth 3.7 25
Eagles livewire Liam Ryan failed to show why he should be playing in the senior team, having just six disposals in East Perth's loss.
Youngster Brayden Ainsworth impressed in the loss, collecting 25 disposals and having six tackles.
Peel Thunder 13.12 90 def. South Fremantle 9.12 66
Harley Bennell looked lively after having a small scare with an ankle injury, as he had 22 disposals and kicked a goal in the victory for Peel.
Ruckman Luke Strnadica may be a chance for his first AFL game, having 46 hit-outs and may be called upon to cover for Sean Darcy's injury.
Veteran Danyle Pearce continued his good form in the WAFL, having 27 disposals.
Sydney 8.5 53 def by. Gold Coast 11.10 76
Veteran midfielder Michael Barlow once again dominated the opposition, having 50 disposals, 11 clearances and laying seven tackles to help the Suns beat Sydney. Barlow now averages over 40 disposals a game in the NEAFL.
Brayden Fiorini will also be in the mind of the senior coaches as he continued his good form, kicking two goals to go with his 42 disposals.
For the Swans, Jordan Dawson was the best out there, having an incredible 23 tackles, kicking three goals and having 29 disposals.
There was more bad luck for Gary Rohan, who broke his hand and did not play in the second half.
Brisbane 14.15 99 drew with GWS 15.14 99
Tom Bell impressed again in the NEAFL, having 33 disposals and eight marks in the Lions' draw, while Ryan Bastinac had 21 disposals and kicked two goals.
For the Giants, former Carlton player Dylan Buckley kicked three goals and Aiden Bonar had 22 disposals, seven clearances and two goals.
Port Adelaide 9.14 68 def by. Glenelg 16.7 103
Jimmy Toumpas was one of the best for Port Adelaide, having 32 disposals, eight marks and kicking a goal.
Rookie listed Cameron Hewett had a strong game, with 28 disposals, 10 marks and eight tackles.
Central District 7.13 55 def. Adelaide 6.3 39
In his first game since the 2017 Qualifying Final, Brodie Smith had 25 disposals and 10 marks in the loss to Central District, playing 80 per cent of game time.
Father-son recruit Ben Jarman also played well, kicking three goals.
Essendon 11.6 72 def by. Collingwood 14.14 98
Alex Fasolo and Jamie Elliot both featured prominently in Collingwood's win over Essendon, kicking three and two goals respectively.
Jarryd Blair and James Aish both made their returns this weekend and finished the game unscathed.
For the Bombers, Aaron Francis will be pushing for a senior recall after a strong game. Francis played everywhere on the ground and was one of the best for the Bombers in the loss.
Williamstown 11.15 81 def. Footscray 10.11 71
Tim English dominated in the ruck in the Bulldogs' close loss to Wlliamstown. English had 20 disposals and 51 hit-outs, however English also kicked four behinds with no goals.
Forward Fergus Greene continued his strong form, kicking three goals and will be hoping to make his senior debut in the coming weeks.
Geelong 8.6 54 def by. Casey Demons 8.9 57
Swingman Cam Pedersen put his hand up for selection with a strong showing of 17 disposals and nine marks.
Aaron vandenBerg and Dean Kent showed good signs too, having 11 and 10 tackles respectively.
For the Cats, George Horlin-Smith was ruled out for most of the game after suffering a shoulder injury and Charlie Constable had a strong game with 26 disposals.
Frankston 8.7 55 def by. North Melbourne 16.17 113
Ruckman Brayden Preuss once again impressed for the Kangaroos, dominating the ruck contests and providing a good target when swung forward.
Youngsters Mitchell Hibberd, Ben McKay and Will Walker all impressed in the 58-point win.
Werribee 9.17 71 def by. Northern Blues 15.8 98
The Blues lost forward Patrick Kerr before the game and Kym Lebois during the contest, yet still finished 27-point winners.
Cam O'Shea may be a chance to return to the senior team due to senior injuries. He had 19 disposals.
Sandringham 9.13 67 def by. Richmond 20.13 133
Tigers midfielders dominated as Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd and Jacob Townsend all had big games.
Miles collected 36 disposals, while Lloyd had 29 disposals to go with his two goals. Townsend laid 12 tackles to accompany his 24 disposals.
The victory put Richmond back on top of the VFL ladder.
Nathan Freeman in knocking on the door of an AFL debut for St. Kilda, after having 30 disposals and kicking a goal.
Blake Acres will also be a strong chance of a return to AFL level, collecting 36 disposals in the loss for Sandringham.
