Brisbane will be buoyed by the return of a dashing defender after he spent 14 months on the sidelines, with the Lions backman making a successful return through the VFL over the weekend.
A Gold Coast midfielder who can't crack into the senior side records a staggering performance for the third straight week, while countless Mid-Season Draft fancies press their claims ahead of the intake later this month.
Byes: Casey Demons, Geelong, Sandringham Zebras
Here's a recap of the VFL's weekend results and the standout performers from each game.
Essendon (73) def. by North Melbourne (83)
Former Gold Coast player Darcy Macpherson was North Melbourne's best player, kicking two goals from 23 disposals in the victory.
Zac Fisher led the Kangaroos with 28 touches and helped provide bounce from the back half while Darcy Tucker snuck forward to kick a major.
Aidan Corr featured down back and gathered 17 possessions, while Bailey Scott found plenty of the football.
Ex-Eagle Xavier O'Neill was huge for the Bombers as emerging ruckman Vigo Visentini recorded 45 hitouts and a goal.
Archer Day-Wicks impressed with his performance while draftee Kayle Gerreyn kicked three goals.
Williamstown Seagulls (108) def. Southport Sharks (105)
Brodie McLaughlin is likely to claim best afield honours, with the Seagulls forward kicking five goals from 15 possessions and 11 marks.
Tom Mundy slotted three majors to keep the scoreboard ticking over while Jake Greiser collected 38 possessions and 10 marks.
Tom Downie and ex-Tiger Riley Collier-Dawkins combined for 19 clearances and proved huge in the win.
Mid-Season Draft fancy Brayden Crossley was equally as impressive for the Sharks, amassing 15 touches, 48 hitouts, six tackles and a goal.
Zac Foot kicked two goals from 28 touches as Max Pescud slotted three majors.
Werribee Tigers (129) def. Frankston Dolphins (90)
Hudson Garoni's six goals proved to be the difference in Werribee's victory over Frankston.
Dom Brew dominated in the midfield, registering 13 clearances to go with his 31 disposals and eight tackles.
Jay Dahlhaus almost matched Garoni's efforts with five goals himself, while Zac Banch could've had a bag of goals if he kicked straight.
The midfield dominance by the Tigers was on show, with Cooper Whyte and ruckman Sam Conway contributing 21 clearances between them.
Trent Mynott was arguably the Dolphins' best, kicking two goals from 16 possessions, five clearances and 10 tackles.
Darby Hipwell battled willfully, as did former Crow Will Hamill.
Collingwood (42) def. by Footscray Bulldogs (114)
Ex-Collingwood winger Caleb Poulter inflicted pain on his former club, recording three goals and 26 touches in a best afield performance.
Harvey Gallagher was equally as impressive, amassing 28 possessions and two goals.
Oskar Baker and Arthur Jones were busy in the one-sided affair for the Bulldogs as Nick Coffield returned from injury successfully.
Veteran Taylor Duryea continues to pose as a ready option if Luke Beveridge requires defensive assistance in the senior side.
Collingwood played the majority of VFL-listed players and was simply dominated by the superior side.
Defenders Tew Jiath (21 touches and eight marks) and Charlie Dean (23 disposals and eight marks) stood out in the heavy loss, while Harry DeMattia and Jakob Ryan showed glimpses.
Mid-Season fancy Riley Mason was well held, kicking only one goal.
Northern Bullants (56) def. by Port Melbourne Borough (155)
Port Melbourne's 99-point victory saw many contributors in the contest, starting with bags from Archi Manton (five goals) and Dominic Bedendo (four).
Ex-Kangaroos midfielder Charlie Lazzaro excelled on the day, gathering 33 touches, one goal and six marks.
Emerging ruckman Ajang Kuol Mun also put his name in the eyes of recruiters, recording 40 hitouts, nine clearances, two goals and 20 touches.
Harvey Hooper produced a stellar outing, kicking two goals from 25 possessions.
Despite the heavy defeat, there were a few individuals from the Bullants who could hold their heads high.
Patrick Fairlie (29 touches, six clearances and six marks) and Jean-Luc Velissaris (32 touches and six clearances) were among the few positives for the hosts, while John Jorgensen kicked two goals and three behinds.
Box Hill Hawks (66) def. by Richmond (91)
Kane McAuliffe did his senior recall no harm after dominating for the Tigers, kicking two goals from 23 possessions, 11 tackles, eight marks and four clearances.
Kaleb Smith joined in on the act, gathering 31 touches and 10 marks, while Mid-Season fancy Tom McCarthy improved his stocks heading into the intake later this month.
Jasper Alger slotted three majors and could be a chance to feature in the AFL as top draftee Josh Smillie isn't far away from a debut after gathering 17 touches and four tackles.
Massimo Raso also kicked three goals in the victory.
Hawks ruck Ned Reeves is keeping the pressure on Lloyd Meek, collecting 20 touches, 38 hitouts, seven clearances and five marks.
Veteran Sam Frost continues to toil in the reserves, but proved above the level and will be ready when Sam Mitchell calls him.
Max Ramsden slotted two majors and pinch-hit in the ruck.
Brisbane (95) def. Gold Coast (93)
Keidean Coleman will be a welcome return for Brisbane's senior side after he made a successful return from an ACL injury he suffered in March 2024.
Coleman gathered 28 touches and 10 marks and is likely to regain his spot in the coming weeks.
James Tunstill (two goals, 26 possessions and five clearances) and Deven Robertson (24 disposals, eight tackles and seven clearances) were instrumental in the narrow victory, while Harrison Arnold, Jack Manly and Ty Gallop kept the scoreboard ticking over.
Tom Doedee continues to build from his ACL injury he suffered 12 months ago.
But for the third straight week, Suns midfielder Brayden Fiorini has recorded staggering numbers in the VFL.
Fiorini, who can't catch a break in Damien Hardwick's side, registered 47 touches, three goals, 11 tackles, 10 marks and eight clearances.
Ruckman Ned Moyle helped deliver Fiorini the ball, with 42 hitouts and 17 possessions to go with his six clearances.
Elliott Himmelberg poses as a ready-made option in the forward line if needed, with the former Crow kicking four goals.
Coburg Lions (100) def. Carlton (78)
Five goals from Mitch Podhajski were enough for the Lions to defeat Carlton on Sunday.
Podhajski's performance was pivotal in the victory, but he wasn't alone, with Donovan Toohey (32 disposals and six marks), Flynn Gentile (two goals, 29 touches and nine clearances) and Joel Trudgeon (30 possessions and eight clearances) also proving their value.
Matthew Allison pitched in with two goals while Mid-Season Draft prospect Cooper Keogh's performance was cut short due to injury.
Depth ruckman Marc Pittonet continues to give Michael Voss something to consider, after recording 34 hitouts, nine clearances, eight tackles, 16 touches and a goal.
Former Hawk Ethan Phillips was dominant in defence, amassing 25 touches and 15 marks, while Jaxon Binns found plenty of the football.
Francis Evans could've had a bigger say on the outcome, but failed to kick straight, slotting four behinds.
Liam McMahon continued his goalkicking form with another three majors.
Sydney (65) def. by GWS (91)
The Giants in the VFL were able to do what their AFL teammates couldn't and defeat cross-town rivals Sydney.
Pick 36 from last year, Jack Ough, led the way in the midfield with 10 clearances and 32 touches, while ex-Swan Marc Sheather was equally as impressive.
Cody Angove kicked three goals from his 19 possessions, while Max Gruzewski could've had a bigger day if he kicked straight.
Project ruckman Nick Madden fed the onballers plenty of football as veteran Lachlan Keeffe produced a solid performance.
Tom Hanily responded to his axing from the Swans side, slotting three majors in the loss.
Peter Ladhams also kicked inaccurately in front of goal, but found plenty of the football.
Caleb Mitchell and Nick Shipley impressed with ball in hand while being tough in the contest, combining for 18 tackles.
Angus Sheldrick returned to the reserves side despite featuring in the AFL as the sub.
