The form line is starting to take shape in the reserves competition with a host of impressive performances.
Multiple players kicked bags of goals while another cohort put their hand up for senior selection.
There is also a small contingent of VFL-listed stars who continue to give recruiters something to think about as we near the mid-season draft.
Box Hill Hawks, Essendon and Port Melbourne all had byes.
Here's a recap of the VFL's weekend results and the standout performers from each game.
Geelong (109) def. Casey Demons (93)
Geelong youngster Jhye Clark did his recall chances no harm after a dominant performance in the VFL.
Clark recorded 32 disposals, eight clearances and five tackles in the victory, impressing onlookers on the day.
Veteran Mitch Duncan featured in the reserves and provided a calm presence while mid-season draftee fancy Charlie McCartin was strong in defence, collecting 14 possessions and nine marks.
Jay Polkinghorne kicked three majors for the Cats.
As for the Demons, forward-ruck Tom Fullarton was arguably their best, slotting five goals in the defeat.
Former Geelong midfielder Mitch Hardie was impressive, while ex-Power player Riley Bonner found plenty of the football.
Mature-age forward Aidan Johnson will also come into senior selection consideration after his two-goal, 15-disposal performance.
Williamstown Seagulls (71) def. Frankston Dolphins (60)
The Seagulls got the job done over the Dolphins, largely thanks to Jovan Petric's three-goal outing.
Ruckman Tom Downie was influential through the midfield with eight clearances and 38 hit-outs, while Toby Triffet capitalised on the dominance.
Joel Fitzgerald and Luke Parks found plenty of the football, as did ex-Tiger Riley Collier-Dawkins.
Darby Hipwell and Thomas Murphy can hold their heads high for Frankston after they almost willed their side to victory.
The pair combined for 44 touches, 13 clearances and 14 tackles in the loss.
Jackson Voss was instrumental with ball in hand while Corey Elison and Tarkyn O'Leary were active in front of goal.
Richmond (85) def. Brisbane (63)
Samson Ryan showed why the Tigers have plenty of faith in what he can turn into as a forward-ruckman.
Ryan registered 23 disposals, 16 hit-outs, six clearances but converted just one goal from four scores.
Hugo Ralphsmith returned from a hamstring injury and collected 19 touches and five tackles, as did highly-touted draftee Josh Smillie (10 touches and three tackles).
Jasper Alger kicked 1.4 but is nearing an AFL debut, as is Thomas Sims, whose impressive frame is set for the top flight.
As for the Lions, ruck-forward Henry Smith almost won the match on his own, recording a ridiculous stat line: 30 disposals, 33 hit-outs, seven clearances, five marks and 3.4.
Academy graduate Sam Marshall is continuing to find his feet at the level, while discarded midfielder Deven Robertson gathered 18 touches and three clearances.
Tom Doedee returned from an ACL injury and looked comfortable, although he may be given more time to build his confidence.
Werribee Tigers (74) def. by Footscray Bulldogs (78)
Jedd Busslinger continues to knock down the door for an AFL debut, and Saturday's performance reflects that.
Busslinger gathered 25 disposals and 10 marks across the backline but was arguably the most influential in the four-point win.
Cooper Hynes was active in the front half, snagging the winning major, while VFL-listed forward Will Lewis proved his worth with three goals.
Werribee captain Dom Brew couldn't have done any more to will his side over the line, recording a staggering 14 clearances, 16 tackles and five marks to go with his 32 possessions.
Hudson Garoni nailed three majors on the day while Jake Smith and Cooper Whyte benefitted from Sam Conway's ruck work.
Gold Coast (164) def. Northern Bullants (39)
The Suns will be very pleased with their performance from a team perspective.
Alex Sexton kicked 5.5, while Academy graduate Lachlan Gulbin slotted four of his own.
Brayden Fiorini had his own football on the field, amassing 43 disposals and 11 clearances, while depth players Alex Davies, Nick Holman and Malcolm Rosas were influential on the contest.
For the Bullants, there were not many winners on the ground.
Patrick Fairlies was impressive, recording 30 disposals and five tackles in the heavy defeat as teammate Josh Hamilton could also hold his head high.
Blade Sulzberger was a tackling machine, while Jean-Luc Velissaris was the only multiple goal-kicker.
Carlton (61) def. by Southport Sharks (117)
The Sharks midfield trio of Boyd Woodcock, Jacob Dawson and Brayden Crossley once again put the competition on notice for their extreme dominance.
Woodcock and Dawson combined for 70 disposals, two goals, 11 clearances, 14 marks and seven tackles.
Crossley recorded 37 hit-outs, eight clearances and seven tackles.
Hugh Dixon kicked three goals, while Campbell Lake, Wylie Buzza, Jackson Edwards, Zac Foot, Michael Manteit and Woodcock with a pair of majors each.
Blues forward Harry McKay returned from personal leave to kick two goals from nine disposals and seven marks.
Elijah Hollands made an impact with 18 possessions and four tackles.
Carlton father-son duo Ben and Lucas Camporeale should expect to play senior football this year after they continue to take strides in their game.
GWS (151) def. Sandringham Zebras (43)
Like their senior team dominance over West Coast, the Giants were huge winners over the weekend.
Nathan Wardius nearly matched Jesse Hogan's nine-goal performance with eight of his own, while Max Gruzewski contributed four of his own.
Harvey Thomas will be in the mix to return to the senior side with three goals from 21 touches.
James Leake, Harry Rowston and Toby McMullin were huge in the victory.
The Saints, despite the heavy defeat, will be buoyed by the fact that some of their regulars featured.
Liam Henry and Dan Butler played in the loss but showed plenty of signs coming off their respective injuries, while Arie Schoenmaker was noticeable in the back half with 29 possessions.
Alix Tauru continues to build his load toward an AFL debut but was relatively quiet on the day.
North Melbourne (110) def. Sydney (61)
Ex-Sun Darcy Macpherson ensured recruiters continued to ponder whether he could return to the AFL after a dominant performance (one goal, 27 touches, nine tackles and nine marks).
George Wardlaw returned from his serious hamstring injury and looked promising, albeit he could clean up his disposal use in front of goal.
Mid-season draftee fancy Adam Tomlinson plied his trade in defence to good effect as Brynn Teakle and Taylor Goad worked in tandem through the ruck role.
Zane Duursma slotted two majors, as did Cooper Harbey and Geordie Payne, while Finnbar Maley one-upped them with three goals.
Logan McDonald looks set to return to the senior side after three majors in the losing effort.
Ben Paton was strong in defence as well as the stoppages and could put his hand up for the Swans' best.
Coburg Lions (103) def. by Collingwood (127)
Promising Collingwood key forward Charlie West proved to be the difference in the 24-point victory over the Lions with four goals.
Veterans Mason Cox (three goals, 10 disposals and 19 hit-outs) and Will Hoskin-Elliott (two goals and 12 touches) were impressive, while mid-season draftee fancy Riley Mason, booted five majors.
Depth midfielders Lachie Sullivan and Finlay Macrae were instrumental in the victory as Ed Allan's handball game made onlookers stop and watch.
Jack Bytel came up against his former side and proved why Coburg wanted him.
Bytel gathered 34 disposals and seven clearances as one of the club's best. Ruckman Cooper Keogh was equally as good with 35 hit-outs, 14 clearances and 24 possessions.
Donovan Toohey was simply awesome with 39 touches, one goal and eight marks as was Joel Trudgeon (33 dipsoasls, 14 clearances and 11 tackles).
Mitch Podhajski and Josh D'Intinosante kicked four goals each, while Jesse Corigliano joined them with three of his own.
