Former Western Bulldog Billy Gowers put on a show in his 100th VFL game, kicking a massive bag for Port Melbourne in a strong victory over the Bullants.
Gold Coast trio Jack Lukosius, Alex Sextonย andย Williams Rowlands all hit the scoreboard heavily while Melbourne tall Ben Brown joined in on the party.
Collingwood youngsters finish the season off strongly while a young Bulldog puts his name up for selection once again.
See who performed well in Round 21 of the VFL.
BYES: Frankston Dolphins
A host of Suns players were dominant in the 88-point rout on Saturday.
Jack Lukosius, Alex Sextonย andย Williams Rowlands all slotted five goals each in the thumping victory.
Rory Atkins gathered 40 disposals, 12 marks and four clearances whileย Brayden Fioriniย and Hewago Oea both found plenty of the ball.
Ruckmanย Ned Moyle was dominant, slotting three majors from his 23 disposals and 29 hit-outs.
Veteran forwardย Ben Brown topped the trio of Suns players, kicking six goals in the big defeat.
Shane McAdam joined in on the act, slotting four of his own.
Andy Moniz-Wakefieldย was arguably Casey's best, collecting 36 touches and nine marks.
Sydney (70) def. by Footscray Bulldogs (107)
Ryley Sanders continues his stellar form in the VFL, registering another 30-plus possessions game.
Sanders recorded 35 disposals, seven clearances and five marks in the 37-point win.
Riley Garcia was equally impressive in the midfield while reserves-listed playerย Diesel Moloney kicked four goals.
Nick Coffield still proves to be an option for the senior side as untried defenderย Jedd Busslinger is ready when called upon.
The Swans battled manfully but were unable to get the job.
Axed midfielderย Corey Warner responded with one goal and 27 touches whileย Joel Hamling kept the scoreboard ticking over, kicking a pair of majors.
Ruckmanย Peter Ladhamsย was serviceable.
Williamstown Seagulls (113) def. GWS (87)
Seagulls trioย Nicholas Ebinger, Corey Ellison andย Nathan Colenso were huge in the all-important victory over the Giants.
Kicking three goals, they led Williamstown to victory. However,ย Brodie McLaughlin did one better, slotting four majors in a match-defining performance.
Ex-AFL playersย James Cousins (one goal, 24 touches and eight clearances) andย Riley Collier-Dawkins (one goal, 23 possessions and eight clearances) were also pivotal.
Wade Derksen led the way for GWS, kicking two goals from his 25 possessions.
Ruckmanย Nick Madden was instrumental whileย Nick Haynes was crucial on both ends of the field.
Xavier O'Halloran played well, gathering 26 disposals and seven clearances.
Southport Sharks (100) def. North Melbourne (83)
Keegan Gray had an almost day, kicking 3.4 in the 17-point victory over the Kangaroos.
Ruckmanย Brayden Crossley continues his impressive season, recording 51 hit-outs, 17 touches and six tackles in the win.
Jacob Dawson (32 touches, six tackles and four clearances) andย Boyd Woodcock (one goal, 30 possessions and eight clearances) were the beneficiaries of Crossley's dominance.
Whileย Zac Foot neared Gray's efforts, kicking 3.3 himself.
North Melbourne veteranย Hugh Greenwood - who is understood to have retired from football - was arguably the club's best.
Greenwood registered one goal, 26 touches, 14 tackles and seven clearances.
Jaidyn Stephenson was pivotal in the team's chances, kicking two goals, 27 possessions and three marks.
Collingwood (77) def. Brisbane (69)
Collingwood's reserves side replicated its senior team's efforts with a narrow win over Brisbane, led by midfielderย Finlay Macrae.
Macrae gathered 37 disposals, eight clearances and three marks in the victory.
He was joined byย Joe Richards (two goals, 25 possessions and six marks),ย Lachie Sullivan (one goal, 23 disposals and six marks) andย Ed Allan (27 touches and six clearances).
Reef McInnes was strong in defence in a new position whileย Charlie Deanย was a brick wall down back, amassing 26 touches and 17 marks.
Jarryd Lyons was the Lions best, gathering 41 disposals, 10 clearances, nine marks and eight tackles.
Darcy Fortย was equally as good, kicking two goals from his 26 possessions, 12 clearances and 30 hit-outs.
Port Melbourne Borough (87) def. Northern Bullants (60)
Milestone manย Billy Gowers put on a show in his 50th VFL game, kicking seven goals and proving to be the difference between the two non-AFL affiliate clubs.
Ruckmanย Tom Hofert was instrumental in the win, amassing 21 touches, four marks and three tackles to go with his 42 hit-outs and one goal.
As for the Bullants, midfield pairย Patrick Fairlie (31 touches and seven tackles) andย Jean-Luc Velissaris (31 possessions and nine clearances) performed strongly once again.
Zane Anderson kept the scoreboard ticking over with three majors while ex-Saintย Sam Gilbert was impressive.
Carlton (85) def. by Richmond (94)
A host of Tigers players were able to put goals on the board when it mattered most, leading to a nine-point win over rivals Carlton.
Tyler Sonsieย led from the front in the midfield, gathering 26 disposals and five clearances in the victory.
Draft fancyย Sam Davidson continued his impressive form, kicking two goals from 20 touches.
Thomson Dow responded strongly to his axing whileย Marlion Pickett andย Samson Ryan made their cases for a late AFL recall.
As for the Blues,ย Will Hayes was arguably their best, recording a crazy stat line: two goals, 39 possessions, 10 tackles and nine marks.
Forward and ex-Pieย Liam McMahon slotted two goals to be around the mark of the Coleman medal equivalent of the reserves competition.
Due to their injuries, Carlton was forced to call upon a host of local talent given the unavailability of many of their AFL-listed players.
Sandringham Zebras (59) def. by Geelong (72)
Mitch Hardie continues to give Chris Scott something to think about at the selection table after another standout performance.
Hardie kicked two goals from 26 touches, 10 tackles and six clearances.
His efforts were joined byย Brandan Parfitt, who was equally as dominant through the midfield, recording 12 clearances and 10 tackles.
Veteranย Jed Bews was impressive while youngstersย Jhye Clark andย Connor O'Sullivan showed glimpses in the win.
Depth ruckmanย Tom Campbell was the Zebra's best, collecting 26 touches and recording 46 hit-outs in a dominant display.
Defenderย Arie Schoenmakers showed his elite ability with ball in hand while Saturday night subย Hugo Garcia returned to the VFL side and was tough in the contest.
Coburg Lions (73) def. by Essendon (111)
2024 draft prospectย Jobe Shanahan'sย performance will be noted by recruiters after kicking five goals.
The young forward was a focal point for Essendon in the front half and didn't let them down.
Midfield duoย Elijah Tsatasย (one goal, 41 touches, eight clearances and seven marks) andย Will Setterfield (one goal, 27 possessions, six clearances and five tackles) were pivotal in the win.
Axed forwardย Peter Wright was impressive in the ruck, slotting two majors and gathering 15 disposals.
Former Pies and Lions player Blake Caracella's son,ย Noah, played his first game at the level, amassing 11 touches in his debut.
Josh D'Intinosante was strong in the contest for Coburg, collecting 26 touches, nine clearances and nine tackles.
Joel Trudgeon andย Flynn Gentile were equally as impressive.
Box Hill Hawks (63) def. by Werribee Tigers (74)
Despite dominating for most of the day, the Tigers were challenged late in the piece to round out the weekend of footy.
Dom Brewย was dominant in the midfield, amassing 20 touches, nine clearances and nine tackles.
Brew was joined byย Riley Bice (25 disposals and seven marks) andย Jack Henderson (24 possessions and nine clearances) as standouts from the day.
Jay Dahlhaus slotted three majors while Zac Banch recorded a pair of goals.
Box Hill midfielderย Seamus Mitchell was arguably the best afield, registering two goals, 37 possessions and 12 marks on the stat sheet.
Pre-season recruitย Ethan Phillips was impressive down back while young roversย Josh Ward and Finn Maginness were strong in the contest.
