The VFL had plenty of special individual performances over the weekend, headed by a Coburg Lion and a Williamstown Seagull hitting the scoreboard.
Veterans are still putting their hand up for senior selection, while a Hawk has returned to football after a long stint on the sidelines.
The competition has turned into the last stretch of the campaign as the rush towards the finals ramps up.
Bye: Brisbane, Essendon, Geelong, GWS, Werribee Tigers
Sydney (59) def. by Footscray Bulldogs (73)
Bulldogs duo Riley Garcia and Ryan Gardner continue to press their claims for a senior recall after standout performances in the 14-point win.
Garcia collected 31 disposals, 10 tackles and nine clearances, while Gardner was pivotal down back with 21 possessions and 13 marks.
Caleb Poulter's goal-kicking form was on show with a pair of majors.
Ruckman Lachlan Smith was instrumental through the midfield, registering 28 hit-outs and six clearances.
Sydney depth option Peter Ladhams matched Smith in the ruck, amassing 24 touches, 13 clearances, 12 hit-outs and two goals.
Riley Bice (25 touches and three marks) and Corey Warner (22 disposals and six clearances) were some of the Swans' best as draftee Jesse Dattoli will rue his missed chances (1.3) in front of goal.
Gold Coast (97) def. Casey Demons (88)
Ned Moyle's dominant form in the reserves continued over the weekend for the Suns, recording 22 touches, 39 hit-outs and two goals in the close victory.
Cricketer-turned-footballer Zak Evans joined Moyle with a trio of majors himself, while Ben Jepson chipped in with two.
David Swallow and Sean Lemmens found plenty of football, helping create scoring opportunities.
Alex Davies and Swallow combined for 17 clearances and 60 possessions.
Melbourne's Jack Billings will be in selection consideration after he slotted three goals from 25 possessions in the loss.
Jack Henderson applied forward pressure in the front half, laying nine tackles, as Jai Culley showed glimpses of brilliance during the contest.
Axed All-Australian defender Jake Lever featured in the VFL for the first time in Demons colours, gathering 17 disposals and 13 marks.
North Melbourne (63) def. by Box Hill Hawks (123)
A dominant Hawks performance set up a 60-point victory, which was led by a five-goal haul from VFL-listed player Billy Hicks.
Veteran Luke Breust bobbed up with three majors, as Calsher Dear intends to improve his form, slotting two goals from 17 touches.
Key forward Mitch Lewis returned to football after a knee injury, kicking a pair of goals from 10 possessions on limited minutes.
Finn Maginness and Henry Hustwaite were some of Box Hill's best, finding plenty of football.
Bailey Scott was a standout for North Melbourne, amassing 28 touches and six marks in the heavy defeat.
Zane Duursma hit the scoreboard once more with three goals.
Former AFL players Adam Tomlinson (22 touches and eight marks) and Darcy Macpherson (20 possessions and three tackles) were also instrumental for the Kangaroos.
Southport Sharks (64) def. by Collingwood (73)
Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell is doing everything in his power to earn a senior recall.
Mitchell gathered 29 touches, eight clearances and four tackles in a bid to return to the AFL for the first time since Anzac Day last year.
Youngsters Joel Cochran (19 touches and nine marks) and Harry DeMattia (24 possessions and 15 marks) were also crucial to the Pies' win.
Mid-season draftee Roan Steele stuffed the stat sheet as he builds towards a debut.
Sharks star Jacob Dawson couldn't have done more to will his side over the line, registering 41 disposals, 15 clearances and nine marks.
Ruckman Brayden Crossley helped feed Dawson, putting together 22 touches, 32 hit-outs and six tackles.
Hugh Dixon led the goal-kicking with two majors.
Northern Bullants (38) def. by Richmond (96)
A host of young Tigers have put their hand up for senior selection after stirring performances in the VFL.
Ruckman Oliver Hayes-Brown dominated through the midfield, recording 26 touches, 36 hit-outs, 10 clearances and a goal.
Tylar Young kicked two majors from 21 disposals and 10 marks as he looks to return from an ACL injury.
As is draftee Taj Hotton, who could've kicked four goals, but ended with 1.3 and 25 possessions.
Maurice Rioli Jr and James Trezise were also notable performers.
Bullants star Jean-Luc Velissaris got his hands on the ball often, gathering 32 touches, 10 tackles and five clearances.
Teammate Sam Donegan was equally as impressive, amassing 25 possessions and nine clearances.
Forward Will Elliott kicked two goals in the defeat.
Williamstown Seagulls (109) def. Sandringham Zebras (98)
Brodie McLaughlin's seven-goal haul for the Seagulls led his side to victory over Sandringham.
Williamstown had five other multiple-goal scorers in the high-scoring affair.
Joel Fitzgerald was instrumental in generating forward thrusts, collecting 30 disposals and seven marks, while teammate Hugo Hall-Kahan matched him.
Riley Collier-Dawkins and Toby Triffet also worked tirelessly through the midfield.
As for the Saints, Alex Dodson and Arie Schoenmaker hit the scoreboard, combining for seven goals in the loss.
Hugh Boxshall was impressive in the contest, registering 27 disposals, 10 clearances and 10 tackles.
Max Heath also featured prominently among the best players.
Port Melbourne Borough (83) def. by Carlton (94)
Carlton forwards Ashton Moir (four goals) and Francis Evans (three) were pivotal to the club's 11-point victory over Port Melbourne.
The Blues benefited from the return of ruckman Marc Pittonet to the side, claiming 17 touches, 41 hit-outs and six marks on the stat sheet.
Lachlan Cowan is pressing his case for a senior recall after a stint on the sidelines due to injury. The defender gathered 25 possessions and five marks.
Harry Lemmey will also be in line for an AFL debut after kicking three goals.
Port Melbourne's Dominic Bedendo slotted four goals to keep the hosts in the contest throughout the evening.
Charlie Clarke and Fraser Rosman will rue the missed opportunities in front of the big sticks, combining for six behinds.
Ex-Kangaroo Charlie Lazzaro was imposing in the contest, finding the ball 28 times along with six clearances.
Coburg Lions (64) def. by Frankston Dolphins (91)
A four-goal effort from Dolphins forward Matt Johnson put the game in favour of the visitors, helping produce a 27-point victory.
Tom Blamires (31 possessions and five tackles) and Thomas Murphy (24 disposals and six clearances) also helped lead Frankston to the important win.
Corey Elison kicked two goals while ruckman Harrison Coe assisted his on-ballers throughout the match, recording 32 hit-outs, 10 possessions and three clearances.
Coburg's shining light Mitch Podhajski kicked six goals, and three behinds, to give the Lions a chance of a shock win.
Former Pie Jack Bytel amassed 30 touches and eight clearances, as teammate Flynn Gentile joined him with 28 disposals and 10 clearances.
