With all the state leagues now up and running, the pressure to maintain and cement a spot in the team's 22 is as crucial as ever, as teams look to maintain their form, or make statement calls at the selection table.
VFL
Collingwood Magpies 31.15.201 def. Northern Blues 11.5.71
After a dominating display on Friday night, Alex Fasolo and Jamie Elliott staked their claims to return to the senior side in their team's dominating 130-point demolition of the Northern Blues.
Mason Cox and Ben Reid looked a handful for the Carlton defenders, so expect Buckley to stick with that part of the forward structure, while Jordan De Goey is slowly earning the respect of the playing group, and is getting back to full fitness. The Magpies will head to Adelaide to face the Crows this week, so a few risky inclusions may not be out of the question.
In the Blues' corner, Jacob Weitering and Liam Jones will continue to come under pressure, both looking shaky at times in Friday night's clash. Caleb Marchbank will miss the next month after going down with an ankle injury, with Cam O'Shea the likely replacement.
Richmond Tigers 21.15.141 def. Port Melbourne 11.10.76
Shai Bolton, Mabior Chol and Tyson Stengle all kicked three goals in their side's 65-point victory of the Grand Final rematch with Port Melbourne.
Corey Ellis responded to his omission, grabbing 32 touches and nine tackles to earn a possible recall this week against the Lions. However, with such a strong performance, it will most likely be an easy time at the selection table.
Frankston 6.5.41 def by. Essendon 21.17.143
John Worsfold may look to the reserves to install some grunt in the middle of the ground as the Bombers were obliterated by the Dogs on Sunday evening. While it was only a 21-point deficit, it could have easily been a 40+ point margin.
Jackson Merrett looked to find some form, snagging five goals while Shaun McKernan grabbed three as the Bombers defeated Frankston by 102 points. However, with a disappointing performance, the axe may come with the likes of James Stewart, Mitch Brown and Cale Hooker to name a few who underachieved in round three.
Box Hill 14.21.105 def. Williamstown 9.14.68
Box Hill kicked nine goals unanswered goals to run out 32-point victors over Williamstown. Heavily criticised midfielder Jonathon O'Rourke was exceptional, finishing with 29 touches. Brendon Whitecross and Dylan Moore had 24 a piece, while Dallas Willsmore had 23. James Sicily will return from his suspension, with Kaiden Brand the likely unlucky one from the weekend's game.
Coburg 11.7.73 def by. Casey 28.12.180
Recently acquired midfielder, Harley Balic, proved his worth immensely in his side's 107-point demolition over Coburg, kicking six majors, whiel Sam Weideman kicked five. Plenty of AFL-listed players were too strong, with the likes of Cam Pedersen [26 disposals], Mitch Hannan [25 and three goals] and Angus Brayshaw [22 disposals].
Footscray 14.8.92 def by. Sandringham 16.17.113
Premiership defender Shane Biggs put his hand up for a recall with a strong 26 disposal performance, while young forward, Patrick Lipinski kicked four goals, while Fletcher Roberts kicked two.
Tom Campbell and Tom Boyd were strong, without taking games apart, and would expect both of them to remain in the VFL for another week.
