VFL
Geelong 8.5 (53) def. by Box Hill 14.11 (95)
Three goals from Ty Vickery helped Box Hill claim a win over Geelong. Fellow big man Jack Fitzpatrick was also good, kicking two goals, and finishing with 34 hit-outs.
For Geelong, Jordan Cunico (30 disposals and a goal), Tom Ruggles (27 disposals and a goal), and Scott Selwood (32 disposals and a goal) all performed well.
Essendon 8.14 (62) def. by Port Melbourne 12.17 (89)
Port Melbourne have maintained their unbeaten start tot he season, knocking over Essendon to the tune of 27 points. Brodi Murdoch impressed for the Borough, he also managed to hit the scoreboard for the first time this season.
Bombers players Tom Bellchambers and Joshua Begley both pushed for a senior call-up, impressing in this one despite the loss.
Sandringham 12.6 (78) def. North Ballarat 9.10 (64)
St Kilda youngster Jack Lonie (37 touches) put on a great performance to help get Sandringham over the line against North Ballarat. He had great help from Shane Savage (27 disposals) while Paddy McCartin managed to kick two goals. However, he was also placed on report.
Matt Johnston was one of the Roosters' best, collecting 25 disposals and kicking a goal.
Footscray 17.16 (118) def. Richmond 17.9 (111)
Jack Redpath has staked his claim for a senior recall, kicking 6.2 and taking 12 marks for Footscray. Mitch Wallis also played well returning from injury, he collected 30 disposals and kicked a goal.
Ben Lennon impressed for Richmond, kicking three goals to go along with 23 disposals.
Collingwood 6.10 (46) def. by Northern Blues 9.5 (59)
In a tight affair, the Blues claimed a win over rivals Collingwood. Cameron O'Shea had a solid game for the victors, with 31 touches, while Blaine Boekhorst (29 touches) also played well.
Jarryd Blair (32 disposals and two goals) and Matt Scharenberg (34 disposals and 13 marks) impressed for Collingwood despite the loss and the low scoring nature of the game.
Williamstown 20.17 (137) def. Coburg 7.7 (49)
A wide spread of goal kickers helped Williamstown easily dispatch of Coburg. Six Seagull players kicked more than one goal, with Samuel Dunell and Brett Bewley leading the charge with three each.
Despite the heavy loss, Nathan Blair was again good for Coburg.
Werribee 13.8 (86) def. Casey 10.15 (75)
Four goals from Nick Larkey and three from Lindsay Thomas, meant Werribee took bragging rights over Casey. One of Thomas' goals came with only minutes to play, and put the Tigers lead to over two goals. Braydon Preuss was also impressive in the ruck as he stakes his claims for a recall.
Former Essendom player Jake Melksham also made his case for a recall to the Demons' senior squad, with 30 disposals. However, he could be in danger of a suspension, being reported twice.
