STATE Leagues around the country are underway, 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: No match
State league affiliate: Brisbane (VFL)
This weekend: Geelong v Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium, Saturday June 21, 11.05am AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Brisbane's clash
Oscar McInerney and Deven Robertson starred in Brisbane's 32-point win over Geelong on Saturday.
McInerney is trying to reclaim his spot in the senior side and had 25 disposals, 31 hitouts, 12 clearances and kicked a goal.
Robertson impressed with 29 disposals, 14 tackles, seven clearances and a major.
Luke Beecken (30 disposals) continued his good form and Bruce Reville backed up his AFL appearance as the substitute with 23 touches and a goal.
Forward Ty Gallop kicked four goals, while Conor McKenna slotted two from his 21 disposals.
James Tunstill (18 disposals and a goal), Brandon Ryan (two goals) and Sam Marshall (13 disposals) were also solid.
State league affiliate: Carlton (VFL)
This weekend: Carlton v North Melbourne at Ikon Park, Saturday June 21, 4.05pm AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Carlton's clash
Mid-season recruit Flynn Young did his chances of earning an AFL debut no harm in Carlton's one-point loss to North Melbourne on Saturday.
Young had 19 disposals, took nine marks and kicked two goals in the Blues' narrow loss.
Billy Wilson was busy with 24 disposals and Lewis Young managed 15 disposals and eight marks.
Ben Camporeale (25 disposals and five clearances) and Ashton Moir (17 and two goals) were also solid contributors.
Jordan Boyd (19 disposals), Lachie Cowan (18) and Harry O'Farrell (16) also found a bit of the ball.
Lucas Camporeale had 17 disposals, Will White and Harry Lemmey both kicked one goal and Francis Evans had an almost day, booting four behinds.
State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: Collingwood v Sandringham at AIA Vitality Centre, Saturday June 21, 2.05pm AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Collingwood's clash
Charlie West keeps banging on the door of a senior debut and kept his presence felt with a six-goal haul in Collingwood's three-point win against Sandringham on Saturday.
West's bag included the Pies' final score that snatched the lead and the win.
Veteran Tom Mitchell is also ready to go should a spot open, grabbing 27 disposals and a team-high 13 tackles, while Jakob Ryan was busy with 28 touches and Wil Parker had 27 .
Mason Cox (12 disposals, 34 hitouts) spent most of the game on the ball but found time to kick one goal, as did Oleg Markov from his 16 touches and seven marks.
Defender Charlie Dean was busy with 20 disposals, Harry DeMattia also had 20, 2024 draftee Joel Cochran had 19, and mid-season pick up Roan Steele finished with 15.
Fellow mid-season draftee Noah Howes had eight touches, Oscar Steene had nine, big man Iliro Smit had six and Tew Jiath had just two.
State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Frankston v Essendon at Kinetic Stadium, Saturday June 21, 7.10pm AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Essendon's clash
Mid-season recruit Liam McMahon was impressive in front of the sticks and midfielder Elijah Tsatas racked up big numbers again as the Bombers fell agonisingly short of the Dolphins.
McMahon kicked five of the team's nine goals, including the last one of the match to draw within six points at the final siren. He also had 12 disposals and four marks.
Tsatas, who has been in and out of the senior side all year, collected a game-high 37 disposals, 10 clearances, five tackles and three marks.
Dylan Shiel also got his hands dirty with 30 disposals and seven clearances, Archer Day-Wicks had 14 touches, and Rhys Unwin notched up 11.
Alwyn Davey jnr also had 11 touches along with one goal, and Jye Menzie gathered nine disposals.
State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v South Fremantle at Lane Group Stadium, Saturday June 21, 2.30pm AWST
Midfielder Jaeger O'Meara made a big impact in his return to the field after a long layoff with injury.
O'Meara, who last played AFL in round six before being sidelined with foot and hamstring issues, gathered 25 disposals, five tackles and three marks in an encouraging performance.
Quinton Narkle also hit top form with 24 disposals - 22 of them kicks - and eight inside 50s, while Oscar McDonald had 23 touches and 10 marks.
Liam Reidy continued to dominate in the ruck with 52 hitouts, 13 disposals and five tackles.
Small forward Isaiah Dudley kicked a goal from 11 touches, while Brandon Walker had 10 disposals after shoulder surgery earlier this season.
Michael Walters also returned from a knee injury and Will Brodie exited the game early in the opening term.
State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: Geelong v Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium, Saturday June 21, 11.05am AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Geelong's clash
Jack Bowes staked his claim for a spot in the senior side in Geelong's 32-point loss to Brisbane on Saturday.
Bowes was a strong performer for the Cats with 33 disposals and 12 marks.
Mitch Knevitt (25 disposals and a goal) and Ted Clohesy (26 and two) are also pushing for places.
Xavier Ivisic gathered 20 touches and kicked a major and George Stevens had another solid game with 20 and a goal.
Jay Polkinghorne slotted two goals, Oliver Wiltshire kicked two from his 14 disposals and Patrick Retschko had 16 disposals and kicked a goal.
Jed Bews finished with 19 disposals.
State league affiliate: Gold Coast (VFL)
This weekend: Greater Western Sydney v Gold Coast at Engie Stadium, Sunday June 22, 9.15am AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Gold Coast's clash
Despite a goliath performance from Ned Moyle in the middle, Gold Coast fell 13 points short against Greater Western Sydney.
The ruckman finished with 53 hitouts, 17 disposals, five clearances, and hit the scoreboard for a goal in a dominant performance.
After Damien Hardwick swung the axe following the Suns' last-start loss to Geelong, omitted trio David Swallow (25 disposals, six tackles, eight clearances), Leo Lombard (20 disposals, seven tackles, one goal) and Sean Lemmens (17 disposals, six marks) all performed strongly to push their case for a recall.
Midfielder Alex Davies (23 disposals, six tackles, seven clearances) was prolific, while Alex Sexton kicked an equal team-high two goals to go with 20 disposals, six marks and three clearances.
Untried forwards Lachlan Gulbin and Caleb Lewis were efficient, slotting two goals each from eight and six disposals, respectively.
Malcolm Rosas was busy with 17 disposals, six clearances, and a goal, while Ben Jepson (22 disposals, six marks) and Asher Eastham (12 disposals, nine marks) were also solid.
Lloyd Johnston finished with 11 marks from 18 disposals, while Oscar Adams (11 disposals, five marks), Cooper Bell (10 disposals), Jy Farrar (eight) and Zak Evans (six, one goal) were other AFL-listed Suns in action.
State league affiliate: GWS Giants (VFL)
This weekend: Greater Western Sydney v Gold Coast at Engie Stadium, Sunday June 22, 9.15am AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Greater Western Sydney's clash
Young defender Josh Fahey was a standout in the Giants' 13-point win over Gold Coast.
Fahey racked up 31 disposals (including 25 kicks), 14 marks, and slotted two goals in a dominant display.
Max Gruzewski also made his presence felt, booting an equal game-high three goals to go with 13 disposals and seven marks.
Midfielder Toby McMullin (25 disposals, six tackles, six clearances) was strong and Wade Derksen (23 disposals, 14 marks) found plenty of the footy.
Veteran Lachlan Keeffe made the most of his opportunities, booting two goals from just nine disposals, while Academy product Josaia Delana (11 disposals, eight tackles) and Jacob Wehr (22, three clearances) both contributed a goal.
Down back, youngsters Harrison Oliver (21 disposals, four marks) and James Leake (13, five) were solid while ruck prospect Logan Smith (nine hitouts, seven clearances) had a tough day against a more experienced Ned Moyle.
State league affiliate: Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
This weekend: No match
State league affiliate: Casey Demons (VFL)
This weekend: No match
State league affiliate: North Melbourne (VFL)
This weekend: Carlton v North Melbourne at Ikon Park, Saturday June 21, 4.05pm AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from North Melbourne's clash
Young duo Zane Duursma and Zac Banch are pushing for senior spots after three-goal hauls in North Melbourne's one-point win over Carlton on Saturday.
Duursma kicked three majors from 16 disposals and Banch also booted three from his 10.
Cooper Harvey impressed with 25 disposals while midfielder Will Phillips was busy again with 25 touches, nine clearances and six tackles.
Tall Finnbar Maley had an impact with 23 disposals, nine marks and a goal.
Matt Whitlock (15 disposals), Kallan Dawson (13) and Wil Dawson (12) were solid, while Geordie Payne and Brayden George kicked a goal each.
State league affiliate: Port Adelaide Magpies (SANFL)
This weekend: No match
State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Richmond at Marvel Stadium, Sunday June 22, 11.35am AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Richmond's clash
No.12 pick Taj Hotton made his first appearance in Richmond colours on Sunday in the club's 45-point loss to Footscray.
Hotton, the No.12 pick in last year's Telstra AFL Draft, has had his debut season curtailed due to injury, but he picked up 13 disposals in the two quarters he played on Sunday.
Mykelti Lefau also continued his return from a long-term injury, kicking a goal and taking a couple of marks up forward.
Defender Jacob Blight led the way for the Tigers with 26 disposals, 24 of them kicks, to go with 14 marks.
Tylar Young was also busy with 21 disposals and eight marks, while James Trezise had 13 touches.
The Tigers managed just six goals for the day, with Liam Fawcett the only multiple goalkicker, while Maurice Rioli and Jacob Koschitzke (who did have 17 disposals and six marks) weren't able to find the big sticks.
State league affiliate: Sandringham (VFL)
This weekend: Collingwood v Sandringham at AIA Vitality Centre, Saturday June 21, 2.05pm AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Sandringham's clash
Young midfielder Hugo Garcia produced another good performance in Sandringham's three-point loss to Collingwood on Saturday.
Garcia was enormous in defeat, finishing with 26 disposals, 14 clearances and 10 tackles.
Hugh Boxshall played well once more on his way to 20 touches, seven tackles and a goal.
Midfielder Paddy Dow made his return and finished with nine disposals and a goal in his first game of 2025.
Dropped from the senior side, veteran Zak Jones (27 disposals, six clearances and six tackles) responded.
Jack Caroll (19 disposals), Arie Schoenmaker (23) and ruck Harry Boyd (20 disposals, 25 hitouts and 11 clearances) were also solid.
Youngster Angus Hastie had 14 disposals and a goal and Liam Henry kicked two majors from his 13 touches.
Liam O'Connell (12 disposals), Angus McLennan (15) and Lance Collard (14 and a goal) also featured.
State league affiliate: Sydney (VFL)
This weekend: Southport v Sydney at Fankhauser Reserve, Saturday June 21, 12.05pm AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Sydney's clash
It's been a while since Jake Lloyd has found himself in the twos and he did everything he could in Sydney's six-point win against Southport to make sure he's not there for long, finishing with 38 possessions, eight marks and a goal.
Oli Florent is also looking for a way back to the AFL and was strong with 26 disposals, six tackles and five clearances, while Caidyn Cleary had 30 touches and a team-high nine tackles.
Draftee Jesse Dattoli (18 touches) and key forward Jack Buller (17) were the only senior-listed players to kick multiple goals with two each, while Joel Hamling (16, 10 marks), Corey Warner (18) and Riak Andrew kicked one apiece.
Category B rookie Indhi Kirk finished with 17 disposals, former Saint Ben Paton had it 10 times, and ruckman Peter Ladhams had 18 touches and 18 hitouts.
Other Swans in action included Caleb Mitchell (14 disposals), Blake Leidler (12), Ned Bowman (eight), Will Green (eight) and Patrick Snell (seven).
State league affiliate: West Coast (WAFL)
This weekend: No match
State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Richmond at Marvel Stadium, Sunday June 22, 11.35am AEST
MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from Footscray's clash
Riley Garcia put together a monster performance to lead Footscray to a 45-point win over Richmond.
The prolific ball-winner finsihed with 37 disposals, 10 clearances and six tackles to be among the Bulldogs' best.
Young defender Jedd Busslinger continued his impressive run of form, collecting 29 disposals and eight marks, while fellow defenders Taylor Duryea (28 disposals, six marks), Ryan Gardner (22, 11), Oskar Baker (16, five) and Jason Johannisen (27, eight) were all solid.
Meanwhile, backman Luke Cleary responded well to his omission from the senior side to collect 20 touches, nine marks and four tackles.
Untried ruckman Lachie Smith got the better of his opponent with 33 hitouts, 16 disposals, seven tackles and five clearances, while Caleb Poulter (19 disposals, six marks) contributed two goals.
Anthony Scott (20 disposals, six tackles), Lachie Jaques (14 disposals) and Jordan Croft (13) each kicked one major.
