While the SANFL and the WAFL played an inter-league matchup, the rest of the nation continued to press their claims for a birth in the senior side next week.
SANFL - BYE
WAFL -BYE
NEAFL
GWS Giants 5.12.42 def by. Sydney 10.13.73
Former number one pick, Jonathan Patton, responded to his omission with a poor performance, going goalless and just accumulating 11 touches in his side's 31-point defeat.
He was only able to amass four marks in his outing, while team mates Matt Buntine and Tim Mohr were outstanding, racking up 39 and 31 disposals respectively, while Nick Shipley also had 31.
For the Swans, Nic Newman racked up 40 touches in his side's victory, however was unable to finish a complete game, finishing with 0.3 in front of goal.
Harrison Marsh was also important for his side, finishing with 35 possessions and two goals, while Colin O'Riordan was just as influential with 33 and a goal.
Brisbane Lions 12.24.96 def. Gold Coast 0.4.4
Gold Coast have failed to get on the scoreboard in their clash, finishing with just four behinds for the match.
The Suns had 11-listed AFL players in the game, with all of them unable to cause any damage to the scorers.
Peter Wright picked up 20 disposals, rookie Jacob Dawson racked up 31, while Jack Scrimshaw and Will Brodie also won their footy, with 25 touches and 21 respectively.
For the Lions, former Cat Josh Walker took 11 marks on his way too an inaccuracte 2.4. Ryan Lester racked up 30 possessions, while Marco Paparone finished with 36 and a goal.
Other listed AFL players, Sam Mayes, Ryan Bastinac and Rohan Bewick, all contributed in their sides victory, all collecting 25 touches.
