STATE Leagues around the country are in action for 2026, and we'll bring you a wrap of all the action.

Check out how your team fared in the VFL, WAFL and SANFL this weekend.

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State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: West Adelaide v Adelaide at Richmond Oval, Saturday July 18, 2.10pm ACST

Sid Draper's 20-disposal, one-goal game was a promising sign as the Crows edged West Adelaide by 11 points.

Selected at pick four in the 2024 draft, Draper is yet to play senior football this year after a pre-season ankle injury and fractured jaw disrupted his fitness and continuity. One passage late in the game offered a glimpse of why the Crows rated him so highly - a dashing run from the centre bounce that nearly resulted in a goal.

Finnbar Maley kicked three goals in the win and is sure to be considered to replace Darcy Fogarty, who is set to begin a three-game suspension unless the Crows challenge at the Tribunal. Luke Pedlar also booted two goals across half-forward, while teenage key forwards Tyler Welsh and Archie Ludowyke kicked a goal each and combined for 12 marks.

Lachlan Sholl was prominent in the midfield with 24 disposals and 11 marks, Chayce Jones collected 25 touches, and out-of-favour ruckman Reilly O'Brien starred with 25 disposals, eight marks, 31 hitouts and 10 clearances. Young midfielder Billy Dowling also chipped in with 16 disposals in a lesser role.

Nick Murray recorded 16 touches in defence, Hugh Bond had 13 and Jordan Butts nine.

Callum Ah Chee was held goalless from 11 disposals.

State league affiliate: Brisbane (VFL)
This weekend: Sydney v Brisbane at Tramway Oval, Friday July 17, 12.35pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Brisbane's clash

Forward duo Oscar Allen and Lincoln McCarthy were relatively subdued but emerged unscathed in their comebacks from injury.

In teeming rain that made conditions extremely tricky, Allen - who last played in round seven due to a foot injury - kicked one goal from seven disposals and had four tackles, while McCarthy gathered 12 disposals and three clearances in his first appearance after hamstring and calf problems.

Keidean Coleman continued his return from a hamstring strain with 16 touches.

Out-of-favour premiership player Sam Marshall (30 disposals, one goal, four tackles) and young gun Dan Annable (28, six tackles) were among Brisbane's best in the 16-point loss.

Ruck Henry Smith had 38 hitouts and booted two goals in another strong display, while Reece Torrent (19), Koby Evans (13, one goal, seven tackles) and Darragh Joyce (16, five tackles) were all solid.

Zane Zakostelsky had 16 hitouts and 12 disposals, Luke Beecken gathered 18 touches and Tom Doedee had 10.

Untried Luke Lloyd (15, three tackles) and Tai Hayes (14, one goal) were also in action.

State league affiliate: Carlton (VFL)
This weekend: No match

State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: No match

State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Essendon v Coburg at Windy Hill, Sunday July 19, 10am AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Essendon's clash

Eessendon utility Nik Cox has bounced back from being dropped by turning in a dominant performance with seven goals as the Bombers won a third straight game on Sunday against Coburg at Windy Hill.

Cox got off to a hot start, kicking truly from Darcy Parish's opening centre clearance, before rising over Coburg defender Braedyn Gillard to haul in a speccy on the wing and adding a second goal in a dominant first term.

He went goalless in the second quarter before booting five after half-time to complete an impressive performance, his cleanliness and finishing ability at ground level a notable feature.

At the other end of the ground, Ben McKay returned to defence and looked far more assured after only recording two disposals last week. He finished with 15 touches, five marks and 10 intercepts in his more favoured position. 

Parish was instrumental in his first VFL game of the year with 20 touches, nine clearances, 10 inside-50s and nine tackles, while midfield running mate Elijah Tsatas was prolific winning the ball with 34 touches and two goals, the second of which floated through from a impossible angle in the second term.

Zak Johnson was creative off half-back with 22 kicks among his 29 disposals and eight inside 50s, while Saad El-Hawli (26 possessions, nine inside-50s) also provided plenty of bounce from defence.

Matt Guelfi was one of three multiple goalkickers for the Dons' with 2.2 from seven touches, and was winded late in a heavy collision.

Jayden Nguyen and Jade Gresham were both lively up forward, both kicking goals, while Liam McMahon had an ankle concern and only returned one goal after booting 10 in his previous two matches.

Bombers Next Generation Academy prospect Blake Justice also made his VFL debut and showcased his athleticism by flying for marks all morning.

State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: No match

State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: St Kilda v Geelong at RSEA Park, Saturday July 18, 12.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Geelong's clash

Ruck prospect Joe Pike has been enjoying a strong season and again looked good with 14 disposals, 32 hitouts and a team-high seven clearances in Geelong’s 26-point win over St Kilda on Saturday.

Mitch Knevitt responded to being dropped by gathering 22 disposals and kicking a goal, Jack Bowes also booting one goal from his 21 touches, and Jesse Mellor slotting two from 11 disposals and laying a team-high seven tackles.

Tall forward Jacob Molier (eight touches) also kicked two goals.

Nick Driscoll had a couple of shots on goal but only managed two behinds from 21 disposals, Lennox Hofmann also finishing with 21 touches, and Hunter Holmes had 20.

George Stevens was solid with 15 disposals, six of them clearances, Cillian Burke had 14 touches, and Keighton Matofai-Forbes had 11.

State league affiliate: Gold Coast (VFL)
This weekend: Gold Coast v Footscray at People First Stadium, Sunday July 19, 10am AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Gold Coast's clash

Midfield duo Sam Clohesy and Ben Jepson were prolific but it wasn't enough to get Gold Coast over the line in its 28-point loss to Footscray.

Jepson was on top all over the ground, finishing with 28 disposals, nine tackles, five marks, five clearances and a goal, while Clohesy collected a game-high 35 disposals and eight marks.

Zak Evans also found plenty of the ball with 28 touches and three clearances, Alex Davies added 21 disposals, six clearances and six tackles, and Caleb Graham was busy with 22 disposals and 11 marks.

Up-and-coming Suns academy prospect Archie Hill looked comfortable at the higher level, finishing with 18 disposals, five marks and three clearances.

Charlie Ballard (20 disposals, eight marks, five tackles), Max Knobel (27 hitouts, 13 disposals, eight clearances) and Ethan Read (17 disposals, four clearances, one goal) were other Suns to impress.

Asher Eastham (19 disposals, eight marks), Cooper Bell (seven, one goal), Avery Thomas (nine) and Jy Farrar (three) were also in action. 

State league affiliate: GWS Giants (VFL)
This weekend: Frankston v Greater Western Sydney at Kinetic Stadium, Sunday July 19, 12.35pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Greater Western Sydney's clash

James Leake worked hard as Greater Western Sydney suffered a 64-point loss to Frankston on Sunday.

Leake gathered 22 disposals to go with six marks and three clearances in the Giants' heavy loss.

Toby McMullin was also good for the Giants, finishing with 22 touches and a goal.

With a lengthy injury list at AFL level, the Giants were undermanned, but Harrison Oliver (17 disposals and six marks), Finnegan Davis (21) and Oskar Taylor (17) were also solid.

Cody Angove finished with 11 disposals and three tackles.

State league affiliate: Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
This weekend: Richmond v Box Hill at Box Hill City Oval, Sunday July 19, 2.30pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Box Hill's clash

There were a host of strong performers in Box Hill's 12-point win over Richmond.

Finn Maginness was everywhere, collecting 25 disposals, taking 10 marks and finishing with seven clearances, while Sam Butler (28 disposals, 11 marks, six clearances, one goal) was just as influential.

Young forwards Calsher Dear (13 disposals, seven marks) and Aidan Schubert (17 disposals, six marks) kicked two goals apiece, while Cameron Nairn also hit the scoreboard with a goal to go with his 19 disposals, 11 marks and four tackles.

Bodie Ryan (23 disposals, five marks), Matthew LeRay (15 disposals, seven marks) and Cody Anderson (13 disposals, four tackles, three clearances) were busy.

Young ruck Jaime Uhr-Henry was solid with 15 hitouts and five tackles, omitted defender Matt Hill kicked a goal to go with his five touches, while James Blanck (eight disposals) and Max Beattie (eight) had quieter days.

State league affiliate: Casey Demons (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Casey Demons at Arden Street Oval, Sunday July 19, 12.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Casey's clash

Paddy Cross put together a strong performance as Casey recorded a 31-point win over North Melbourne on Sunday.

Cross starred for the Demons with 23 disposals, seven tackles, six marks and three goals at Arden Street.

Christian Salem was busy with 26 touches, five tackles and five clearances as he continues to build after injury.

Veteran Tom McDonald kicked three goals and Ricky Mentha was also lively with 20 touches and a major.

Xavier Taylor (18 disposals and eight marks), Lukas Cooke (14 and a goal) and Riley Onley (19) also worked hard.

Jack Henderson (13 disposals and 10 tackles), Aidan Johnson (13), Max Mapley (18, 10 hitouts and six clearances) and Oscar Berry (12) were also solid.

State league affiliate: North Melbourne (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Casey Demons at Arden Street Oval, Sunday July 19, 12.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from North Melbourne's clash

Lachy Dovaston delivered a four-goal haul as North Melbourne suffered a 31-point loss to Casey on Sunday.

The small forward booted four majors – the most he has managed in his short career at AFL or VFL level – to go with 14 disposals, five marks and two tackles.

Fellow small forward Jacob Konstanty was also a good performer, kicking three goals from 19 touches and six marks.

Robert Hansen jnr (22 disposals and 10 marks) was busy and Griffin Logue (19 and nine) also found plenty of the ball.

Luke Urquhart (20 disposals), Oliver Griffin (13 and a goal) and Hugo Mikunda (20) were also solid.

Zac Fisher finished with 14 disposals and a goal and Brayden George had 12 touches.

The No.4 pick in the 2023 Telstra AFL Draft, Zane Duursma finished with just three disposals and three tackles.

State league affiliate: Port Adelaide Magpies (SANFL)
This weekend: Port Adelaide v Woodville-West Torrens at Alberton Oval, Saturday July 18, 7.10pm ACST

Jack Watkins staked his claim for a senior recall with a commanding 33-disposal, eight-clearance performance in Port Adelaide's 24-point win over Woodville-West Torrens.

Will Brodie was also solid in the midfield with 26 touches and seven tackles, and younger midfielder Will Lorenz kicked the ball 20 times from 26 disposals.

Mid-season draftee Alex Van Wyk showed encouraging progress in the ruck with 18 disposals, seven clearances and 38 hitouts, while crafty small forward Tom Anastasopoulos booted two goals.

Benny Barrett (13 disposals), Jacob Moss (eight disposals) and Tom Cochrane (10 disposals, one goal) were quiet on the day.

State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: Richmond v Box Hill at Box Hill City Oval, Sunday July 19, 2.30pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Richmond's clash

Zane Peucker booted three goals in Richmond's 12-point loss to Box Hill on Sunday.

Peucker (17 disposals) and young forward Jasper Alger (eight disposals, three marks one goal) both responded strongly after being omitted from the senior side this week.

Tyler Sonsie led the way in the midfield with 29 disposals and five clearances, while youngster Luke Trainor - on return from a concussion - finished with 19 disposals and five marks.

Ruck duo Samson Ryan (12 disposals, 17 hitouts, four marks, one goal) and Oliver Hayes-Brown (10 disposals, 10 hitouts) were on top in the middle, Judson Clarke (17 disposals, six marks) was busy throughout, and Liam Fawcett kicked a goal to go with his seven touches.

Harry Armstrong (four disposals), Noah Roberts-Thomson (five), Maurice Rioli (four) and Kaleb Smith (three) were also in action.

State league affiliate: St Kilda (VFL)
This weekend: St Kilda v Geelong at RSEA Park, Saturday July 18, 12.05pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from St Kilda's clash

Veteran Jack Macrae continues to push for an AFL recall with another strong performance, grabbing 25 disposals, six tackles and a team-high eight clearances in St Kilda’s 26-point loss to Geelong on Saturday.

Former Blue Paddy Dow also gathered 25 touches as he looks for his first senior game since 2024, while Angus Hastie found the ball 21 times, took seven marks and laid a game-high eight tackles.

Young ruckman Alex Dodson did plenty with 35 hitouts, 11 disposals, six clearances and one goal – the only major score from the boot of a senior-listed Saint – and was helped out at the ball-ups by Isaac Keeler with five hitouts and 13 touches.

Hugh Boxshall (17 disposals, six tackles) and Kye Fincher (17 disposals) were busy, as were Dougal Howard (15), Dan Butler (14) and Charlie Banfield (14).

Eamonn Armstrong (11 disposals), Jack Carroll (13) and Lance Collard (12) were also in action.

State league affiliate: Sydney (VFL)
This weekend: Sydney v Brisbane at Tramway Oval, Friday July 17, 12.35pm AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Sydney's clash

It was an undeniably impressive game from mature-age pick-up Billy Cootee in Sydney’s 16-point win over Brisbane on Friday.

Cootee kicked a bag of five goals and laid 13 tackles to go with 18 disposals in a performance that will have him back in senior considerations as finals loom.

Small forward Jesse Dattoli put a hand up for his first AFL game of the season with three goals from 22 disposals and six tackles, along with a team-high eight clearances.

Harry Kyle was the Swans’ biggest ball winner with 30 touches, Tom Hanily had 22 and seven tackles, while Caiden Cleary finished with 23 and five.

Ned Bowman (20 disposals) and Corey Warner (21) also got busy.

Young untried ruckman Will Green had 35 hitouts and eight touches.

After failing to get his hands on the ball in the seniors last week, Joel Hamling returned to the VFL and found it 14 times, Patrick Snell had 15 disposals, Jevan Phillipou had nine and five tackles, and Riak Andrew also finished with nine touches.

State league affiliate: West Coast (WAFL)
This weekend: No match

State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Gold Coast v Footscray at People First Stadium, Sunday July 19, 10am AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Footscray's clash

Footscray had a number of solid contributors in its 28-point win over Gold Coast on Sunday.

Lachie Jaques collected 24 disposals, six marks, four tackles and hit the scoreboard for a goal, while Oskar Baker continued his strong form with 27 disposals and six tackles.

Luke Kennedy (18 disposals, 12 tackles, four clearances) and Luke Cleary (18 disposals, seven marks) both impressed after being omitted from Luke Beveridge's side this week.

Father-son product Will Darcy kicked a team-high two goals from 11 disposals and four marks, while Harvey Gallagher (21 disposals, five marks, four tackles) and Louis Emmett (20 disposals) both kicked a goal.

Young ruck Caleb May looked promising, recording 38 hitouts and three clearances, and was well supported by Lachlan Smith (25 hitouts, 17 disposals, eight clearances).

First-year player Lachlan Carmichael impressed with 24 touches, seven marks and six tackles, while Will Lewis (11 disposals, seven mark) and Zac Walker (11 disposals) were also in action.