A host of potential No.1 Picks were on show in the VFL, with Levi Ashcroft leading the charge.
Alongside Ashcroft, Jagga Smith and Finn O'Sullivan featured in the reserves level as they stake their claims for the prized pick at the end of the year.
Western Bulldogs will have selection headaches throughout the week as multiple stars had days out.
See who performed well in Round 20 of the VFL.
BYES: Werribee Tigers, Brisbane, Southport Sharks, Williamstown Seagulls, North Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Casey Demons
Sydney (74) def. Collingwood (45)
Swans ruckmanย Peter Ladhams responded to his axing with a three-goal, 24-disposal performance.
Ladhams was joined byย Joel Hamling, who slotted three majors up forward whileย Aaron Francis (26 touches and 10 marks) andย Angus Sheldrick (36 possessions and seven clearances) found plenty of the ball.
Sam Wicks kicked a goal while young tallย Lachlan McAndrew was strong in the ruck.
The youthful Pies were impressive despite the defeat, withย Harry DeMattia leading the way in the black and white.
DeMattia gathered 23 disposals and kicked a goal. At the same time, Lachie Sullivan (26 touches and five tackles),ย Finlay Macrae (29 possessions and seven clearances) andย Ed Allan (23 touches and eight tackles) had no issues finding the ball.
Geelong (78) def. by Carlton (101)
Carlton's efficiency in front of goal proved the difference, while former Pie Liam McMahon's seven-goal haul assisted proceedings.
Cooper Lord andย Zavier Maher gathered 30 disposals each asย Jack Lefroyย slotted three goals.
Jaxon Binns was crucial in the contest as ruckmanย Alex Mirkov continues to take strides in his development.
As for the Cats, the Mitch's (Hardie and Knevitt) combined for 67 disposals, 10 clearances, 10 tackles and two goals in the loss.
Jhye Clark proved his toughness whileย Connor O'Sullivan showed glimpses of his talent.
Essendon (91) def. Gold Coast (79)
Essendon had five players kick three behinds each in its 12-point win over the Suns, with the club registering 11.25 on Saturday.
Archie Perkins was too good in the midfield and will be in line for a senior recall whileย Elijah Tsatas continues to dominate VFL level.
Peter Wright kicked three goals from his nine touches asย Nick Hind found plenty of the ball.
Mid-season recruitย Saad El-Hawli returned from injury and was impressive, with a late-year debut potentially on the cards.
Gold Coast'sย Rory Atkins had his own footy on the park, collecting 42 possessions and eight marks.
Brayden Fiorini wished he kicked straighter, missing three opportunities while also gathering plenty of possessions.
Small forwardsย Jack Mahony andย Malcolm Rosa kicked two goals each, as didย Sam Day.
Brisbane (122) def. GWS (72)
A slow start for the Lions didn't deter a massive comeback as potential No.1 Pickย Levi Ashcroft dominated.
The son of a gun collected 35 touches, 11 clearances and eight marks, whilst also slotting a nice goal from the boundary.
His efforts were joined byย Will McLachlan (five goals and 16 touches),ย Darcy Fort (52 hit-outs, one goal and 18 disposals) andย Harry Sharp (two goals and 25 possessions).
Deven Robertson andย Jarryd Lyons had the football on a string as defendersย Conor McKenna andย Noah Answerth could come into senior consideration.
Nick Haynes continues to prove that he's above the reserve grade standard, gathering 27 touches and eight marks for the Giants.
James Leake was pivotal in the contest asย Callum Brown andย Wade Derksen both kicked a pair of goals.
Richmond (71) def. by Sandringham Zebras (104)
Young Saintย Hugo Garcia made massive recall claims after his three-goal, 34-disposal performance over the weekend.
Garcia was helped byย Tom Campbell's ruck dominance, recording 50 hit-outs, 28 touches and eight clearances.
Riley Bonner was elite across the half-back line as untried tall Isaac Keeler proved he can perform strong up forward.
Jack Hayes also continued to take strides from his injury.
Tigers key defenderย Jacob Blight was arguably the club's best, gathering 32 touches and 13 marks in the defeat.
Jack Ross returned from injury and will be looking at a late AFL recall while 2024 draftee Jagga Smith continues to put together an impressive resume after his 24 touches.
Finn O'Sullivan joined Smith in his AFL audition, kicking two goals from 12 disposals.
Frankston Dolphins (74) def. by Footscray Bulldogs (101)
Luke Beveridge could look to his reserves side to bring in some in-form players, starting withย Jack Macrae.
The veteran Bulldog kicked two goals from 27 touches and 17 clearances, whileย Ryley Sanders (35 touches, 11 clearances and eight tackles) andย Harvey Gallagher (three goals, 27 possessions and six clearances) will also be in the frame.
Key defendersย Jedd Busslinger andย Alex Keathย were instrumental in the victory whileย Ryan Gardner's forward deployment proved to be a success, slotting three majors.
As for the Dolphins,ย George Grey was in the best for his 30 disposals and five clearances.
Ruckmanย Angus Grantย was impressive asย Thomas Murphy had the ball on a string.
Northern Bullants (88) def. by Coburg Lions (91)
Five goals fromย Mitch Podhajski led the Lions to a stoic three-point victory to complete the weekend of football.
Ruckmanย Cooper Keogh was pivotal in the narrow win, amassing 22 touches and nine clearances to go with his 41 hit-outs.
Joel Trudgeon continues to impress, collecting 26 possessions and 10 clearances whileย Donovan Toohey was instrumental.
Despite the loss, the Bullants had plenty of winners on the field, withย Jean-Luc Velissaris (33 touches and five clearances) andย Patrick Fairlie (33 touches and eight clearances) leading the way.
Caleb Franks wished he kicked straighter (2.3) in front of goal while former Saint Sam Gilbertย showed he still has it.
