St Kilda could welcome back a host of youngsters who produced stellar outings in the reserves over the weekend.
Collingwood might be forced to debut an MSD prospect after a five-goal haul, as Hawthorn will have its hands full after a forward duo combined for nine majors.
Here's a recap of the VFL's weekend results and the standout performers from each game.
Byes: Coburg Lions, Footscray Bulldogs, North Melbourne
Carlton (74) def. by Brisbane (98)
Lions midfielder Deven Robertson is keeping his name in selection consideration after an impressive performance in the reserves.
Robertson gathered 21 disposals, seven tackles, six clearances and a goal in the 24-point win.
VFL-listed player Curtis McCarthy kicked three majors, while Reece Torrent, Conor McKenna and Tahj Abberley all contributed a pair each.
Sam Marshall found plenty of the ball (27 possessions), while Keidean Coleman (15 touches and seven marks) and Tom Doedee (seven possessions and one mark) pressed their claims for an AFL recall, following the season-ending injury to Noah Answerth.
Blues small forward Francis Evans responded to his axing from the senior side, kicking three goals from 18 possessions and eight tackles.
Harry Lemmey pitched in with two majors as Billy Wilson (23 touches) and Jordan Boyd (19 disposals) were notable performers.
Blake Acres gathered 18 possessions and three marks after he was dropped.
Gold Coast (100) def. by Collingwood (102)
A five-goal haul from MSD prospect Noah Howes led Collingwood to a narrow two-point victory.
Ed Allan was instrumental through the midfield, recording 27 possessions and eight clearances, while Brady Grey contributed with five clearances.
Ash Johnson returned from a long-term leg injury and slotted a goal, while Harry DeMattia continued his impressive form of late.
Suns ruckman Ned Moyle was dominant through the centre, collecting 20 touches, 40 hit-outs and eight clearances in the defeat.
Gold Coast academy graduates Jake Rogers and Leo Lombard were superb, combining for 65 possessions, 15 tackles and 11 clearances.
Caleb Lewis (four goals), Alex Sexton (three) and Jy Farrar (two) all hit the scoreboard.
Frankston Dolphins (108) def. Port Melbourne Borough (73)
Dolphins star Tom Blamires was arguably best afield in the victory over Port Melbourne, amassing 35 possessions, 10 tackles, four clearances and a goal.
A four-goal effort from Corey Ellison would've rivalled Blamires' BOG chances, as Noah Gown and Harrison Jones both bobbed up with three majors.
Ruckman Harrison Coe was pivotal in the win, assisting his on-ball brigade with 28 hit-outs, as well as collecting seven clearances.
Dyson Heppell's 32 touches weren't enough for the Borough to win on the road, nor was Tom Hird's impressive performance (24 touches, 10 tackles and six clearances).
Harvey Hooper was equally as good in the loss, while ruckman Ajang Kuol Mun battled willfully against Coe.
Richmond (77) def. by Southport Sharks (105)
A six-goal opening term blitz amounted to nothing for the Tigers as the Sharks, led by star Jacob Dawson (47 possessions, 15 clearances and 10 marks), flipped the script after the first break.
Max Pescud kicked four goals, while Hugh Dixon's outing could've been bigger had he kicked straight, slotting 2.5.
Boyd Woodcock and Zac Foot utilised ruckman Brayden Crossley's dominance to good effect, and continued surging the ball forward.
Dixon's pair of goals was matched by teammates Keegan Gray and Campbell Lake.
Steely Green responded to his axing from the AFL side with three majors.
Key defender Jacob Blight found plenty of the ball, taking 16 marks and registering 25 disposals.
Noah Balta also featured in the VFL as he couldn't play the night-time fixture against Essendon.
Josh Gibcus also got another game under his belt as he returns from an ACL injury.
GWS (65) def. by Geelong (115)
Tobyn Murray and Jacob Molier combined for nine goals, which proved to be the difference between Geelong and GWS.
Cats midfielder Ted Clohesy was instrumental in the massive win, collecting 31 possessions, 12 clearances, 10 tackles and a goal.
Young on-ballers Mitch Knevitt and Jhye Clark also proved their toughness through the midfield, while veteran Jed Bews gathered the footy 23 times.
As for the Giants, Max Gruzewski slotted a quartet of goals to continue his impressive form.
Ruckman Nicholas Madden directed the ball to his teammates more often than not, although Josh Fahey and Jacob Wehr weren't able to capitalise on his dominance.
Stephen Coniglio also featured as he returns from injury.
Box Hill Hawks (134) def. Essendon (65)
Hawthorn will have their hands full at the selection table after Mitch Lewis (five goals) and Max Ramsden (four) dominated the Bombers.
Lewis is attempting to return from a serious knee injury, and is making strides towards an AFL recall, while Ramsden responded brilliantly to his axing, with Sam Mitchell opting to select Calsher Dear for the trip west.
Jack Scrimshaw registered 26 touches and six marks, while Henry Hustwaite's midfield dominance was on show, gathering 33 possessions and 11 clearances.
Luke Breust kicked one goal from 18 disposals.
Dylan Shiel and Archie Perkins both featured in Essendon's VFL outfit as they look to return to the senior side.
The pair recorded 23 and 21 disposals, respectively.
Jye Menzie kicked 2.3 and MSD prospect Liam McMahon slotted three majors, and could be in line for an AFL debut.
Werribee Tigers (35) def. by Casey Demons (111)
VFL-listed Demons star Mitch Hardie kicked 4.3 on the club's way to a mammoth victory over Werribee.
Jack Billings and Harry Sharp pressed their case for an AFL recall after dominating in the reserves. The pair combined for 54 touches, four goals, 13 marks and 10 tackles.
Charlie Spargo was relatively quiet but applied immense forward pressure with nine tackles.
Blake Howes and Jai Culley also performed strongly in the win.
Dom Brew and Sam Conway were one of the few shining lights for the Tigers. Brew gathered his usual 30 possessions, on top of his 12 tackles and 11 clearances, while Conway recorded 51 hit-outs along with six clearances and four tackles.
Brady Wright slotted two goals.
Sandringham Zebras (126) def. Sydney (66)
St Kilda draftee Alex Dodson produced a monster performance in the club's 60-point victory, amassing 28 touches, 34 hit-outs, nine clearances and three goals.
Darcy Wilson (31 possessions, seven clearances and six tackles) and Paddy Dow (33 disposals and 14 clearances) were instrumental in the win.
Patrick Said contributed up forward with two goals, as Arie Schoenmaker was a brick wall in defence.
Sydney's Oliver Florent continues to press his claims for a senior recall after gathering 36 possessions and three marks.
Peter Ladhams bobbed up with two majors while playing predominantly forward, but also pinch-hitting in the ruck.
Corey Warner and Caiden Cleary were also notable performers.
Northern Bullants (85) def. Williamstown Seagulls (77)
The Northern Bullants have recorded their second consecutive victory with a come-from-behind win over the Seagulls, kicking seven unanswered goals, largely thanks to the efforts of Patrick Fairlie and Will Elliott.
Fairlie gathered 41 disposals, nine marks, seven clearances and a goal in the shock win, while Elliott booted four majors to keep the Bullants in the hunt.
Jean-Luc Velissaris was pivotal in the hosts' chances of victory, as was ruckman John Jorgensen, who competed strongly throughout the entire contest.
As for Williamstown, Brodie McLaughlin added three goals to his season tally, making it 50 thus far.
Lucas Impey largely had the better of Jorgensen in the ruck, as Joel Fitzgerald and ex-Tiger Riley Collier-Dawkins found plenty of the football.
Toby Triffet was tough in the contest, as was Noah Gadsby.
