Hawthorn duo Nick Watson and Chad Wingard were arguably the VFL's best performers over the weekend, slotting four goals each in the comprehensive Box Hill victory.
Coburg's Flynn Gentile was just as impressive with a dominant performance against Casey Demons while former Sun Brodie McLaughlin bagged five majors for Williamstown.
St Kilda could welcome back a host of familiar names while a Collingwood tall will come into contention for the annual King's Birthday clash against Melbourne.
Here's a wrap-up of all the action from Round 10 of the VFL.
BYES: Brisbane, GWS, North Melbourne, Southport and Sydney
Collingwood (59) def. by Footscray (97)
Footscray continued their unbeaten aways on Friday under the roof at Marvel Stadium, led by dominant VFL-listed playerย Cooper Craig-Peters' performance.
The midfielder gathered 36 disposals, 15 clearances and 10 tackles.
Oskar Baker (three goals and 21 touches) was just as impressive, while untried youngster Jedd Busslinger inches closer to an AFL debut.
Ex-Pies Trent Bianco andย Caleb Poulter were handy through the centre and wings whileย Dominic Bedendo slotted three majors in the victory.
As for Collingwood, who are battling with an injury crisis, were able to unearthย Luke Quaynor, younger brother of premiership player Isaac.
The injury-proneย Nathan Kreuger was impressive up forward, kicking three goals and putting his hand up for a senior recall.
Ed Allan was quiet after being axed whileย Harry Dematia and Tew Jiath are looking more comfortable at the level.
Coburg Lions (108) def. Casey Demons (82)
Unlucky not to be selected in the mid-season draft, Coburg's Flynn Gentile proved why recruiters made a mistake not picking him up last week.
Gentile kicked two goals from 43 touches and 11 clearances in the 26-point victory.
Kyle Weightman andย Liam Podhajski slotted three majors each whileย Joel Trudgeon (33 disposals and seven clearances) andย Donovan Toohey (29 possessions and seven marks) found plenty of the ball.
AFL coach Simon Goodwin could look to his reserves side to make some changes after Fremantle handed the club a 92-point loss on Sunday.
Blake Howes was excellent for Casey in the defeat whileย Bailey Laurieย is in line to replace a host of underperforming players in the seniors.
Tom Fullarton has been considered to assist Max Gawn in the ruck and that could be for King's Birthday whileย Matt Jefferson continued to hit the scoreboard with two goals.
Geelong (77) def. Richmond (60)
Ted Clohesy has once again put his hand up for an AFL debut after his weekend's performance, recording three goals and 27 disposals in a best-on-ground performance.
Brandan Parfitt was equally as good, collecting 34 touches and 12 clearances while premiership defenderย Jed Bews poses as a reliable option if he were to be recalled.
After opting to go with Toby Conway,ย Rhys Stanley has been placed in the twos to regain some form but struggled in the lower grade.
As for the Tigers, mid-season drafteeย Jacob Blight was impressive at his new club, amassing 20 possessions and nine marks.
VFL-listed forwardย Archie May could've been the difference maker (2.4) if he'd kicked straight while former Hawkย Jacob Koschitzke failed to make an impact.
Frankston Dolphins (54) def. by Sandringham Zebras (55)
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon will be pleased to see that a host of fringe players performed well in the reserves over the weekend.
Those in contention to return are Brad Crouch (one goal, 31 touches, 12 tackles and 11 clearances),ย Mattaes Phillipou (26 disposals, 13 tackles and seven clearances) andย Cooper Sharman (three goals and 17 possessions).
Max Heath could be looking at a debut following his dominance in the ruck whileย Arie Schoenmakerย is likely to be in consideration as well.
The Dolphins were valiant in the loss and errant kicking cost them the four points.
Thomas Murphy was arguably Frankston's best with 30 disposals and seven clearances whileย Matt Johnson kicked a pair of goals.
Gold Coast (73) def. by Werribee Tigers (90)
Jack Henderson led Werribee to a strong away victory over Gold Coast, slotting three majors from 25 disposals and nine clearances.
Louis Pinnuck was equally impressive, collecting 27 touches and 14 marks to go with his one goal.
Forward Hudson Garoni could've had a much bigger day but ended with 2.3 whileย Jay Dahlhaus was also inaccurate in front of goal.
Despite the loss, Gold Coast had some strong performers that will give Damien Hardwick something to consider.
Levi Casboult kicked four goals while veteranย Brandon Ellis was instrumental, gathering 32 disposals and two goals.
Alex Davies was a tackling machine, laying 10 whileย Jake Rogersย (two goals) andย Sam Dayย (three) were crafty in front of the big sticks.
Essendon (40) def. by Box Hill Hawks (112)
Box Hill romped Essendon out at Windy Hill in pleasing signs for Sam Mitchell.
Small forwardsย Chad Wingard andย Nick Watson both kicked four goals each whileย ruckmanย Max Ramsden (two goals, 23 touches, 27 hit-outs, six clearances) was arguably the best afield.
Finn Maginness (39 touches) andย Harry Morrison (36 disposals) found plenty of the ball while former Pieย Callum Brown looms as a potential summer signing for next year given his impressive form.
Essendon mid-season recruit Saad El-Hawli was strong for his new club, amassing 25 touches and four marks while midfieldersย Will Setterfield (two goals, 29 touches and seven tackles) andย Dylan Shiel (26 possessions and six clearances) were the Bombers' best.
Luckless defenderย Zach Reid was found injured again whileย Sam Weideman failed to impact the scoreboard.
Northern Bullants (95) def. Carlton (83)
A seven-goal opening term led to the Bullants' second victory of the season.
Bullants pairย Patrick Fairlie andย Jean-Luc Velissaris were instrumental in the win, combining for 79 disposals, 15 clearances and 12 tackles.
John Jorgensen kicked three goals from his 21 possessions whileย Will Elliott was active in front of the big sticks.
Carlton's poor start meant the club was on the back foot from the get-go but performances fromย Jack Carroll and ex-Pieย Liam McMahon kept the door slightly ajar.
Jaxon Binns was impressive with the ball in hand while key defenders Caleb Marchbankย andย Lewis Young responded to the poor opening half.
Small forwardย Jesse Motlop was quiet as he looks to return to the senior side.
Port Melbourne Borough (129) def. Williamstown Seagulls (69)
Port Melbourne broke Williamstown's winning streak with a 60-point thrashing at their home ground, led by captainย Harvey Hooper.
Hooper recorded two goals, 27 touches and 12 clearances in the victory while small forwardย Anthony Anastasio kicked four goals along withย Archi Manton.
Ruckmanย Felix Flockhart was pivotal in getting the Borough going through the midfield whileย Robbie McComb found plenty of the football.
Combating Flockhart's influence was Seagulls tallย Tom Downie,ย who was up to the challenge.
Downie recorded 60 hit-outs, 11 tackles and 15 possessions while former Sunย Brodie McLaughlin slotted five majors to keep his name on the minds of recruiters.
