VFL
Essendon 20.17 (137) def North Ballarat 5.9 (99)
Shaun McKernan kicked 4.3 for the Bombers, as they recorded a 38-point win over bottom placed, North Ballarat. Aaron Francis also kicked three goals, while Kyle Langford (32), Craig Bird (30), Heath Hocking (38) and Kobe Mutch (25) all had plenty of the footy.
Ruckman Matthew Leuenberger picked up 23 disposals and 38 hitouts.
For North Ballarat, Hayden Walters kicked four goals, while Nicholas Rippon had 27 disposals.
Richmond 10.7 (67) def by Werribee 10.12 (72)
Andrew Swallow staked his claims for a return to the Roos' senior side, with a 36 possession game for Werribee.
Ben Lennon kicked four goals for the Tigers, while Anthony Miles (32 disposals) and Corey Ellis (29 disposals) had plenty of the ball in midfield.
Port Melbourne 15.18 (108) drew with Box Hill 16.12 (108)
Port Melbourne and Box Hill drew in an absolute thriller at North Port Oval.
Port ended the Hawks' unbeaten run over the first six rounds of the season, led by Toby Pinwell (33 disposals and a goal) and Tom O'Sullivan (32 disposals).
For Box Hill, Ryan Shoenmakers took five marks, while Will Langford kicked three goals and had 30 disposals, as he pushes his case for a senior recall. Tim O'Brien also kicked three goals, while Kade Stewart (23) and Billy Hartung(21) also played well.
But the stand out up forward was, Sam Switkowski, who booted five goals for the Hawks.
Collingwood 14.8 (92) def Sandringham 11.12 (78)
Kayle Kirby kicked six goals as Collingwood downed the Zebras by 14 points.
Mason Cox also kicked three, while Chris Mayne kicked one goal.
St Kilda's Josh Bruce kicked four goals for Sandy, all in the first half, while Minchington kicked two. Luke Dunstan had 30 disposals, while Nathan Freeman continued his return from injury with 25 touches. Rookie Nick O'Kearney also had 31 disposals.
Coburg 10.8 (68) def by Casey 12.14 (86)
Melbourne listed midfielder, Jay Kennedy-Harris, had a day out, finishing with 47 disposals. Jack Trengve had 28, while Dean Kent had 25. Ben Kennedy kicked three goals.
For Coburg, Hisham Kerbatieh kicked three goals, while Liam Hunt collected 30 disposals and Ben Allan had 30.
Williamstown 15.15 (105) def Geelong (7.10 (52)
Former Essendon listed player, Ben Jolley, had 34 disposals for Williamstown, while former Saints player, Aaron Siposs, kicked three goals, as did Tim Currie, while former Bulldog, Ayce Cordy, kicked two goals and had 11 hitouts.
For Geelong, Tom Ruggles had 22 disposals as he pushes for a senior recall. George Horlin-Smith had 18 disposals, while Aaron Black, who may be needed in the seniors with Tom Hawkins copping a one week ban, kicking one goal.
Youngster Wylie Buzza was impressive, taking five marks and kicking one goal.
