Brodie Grundy failed to push his case for an AFL recall with no goals in the VFL over the weekend, while Charlie Constable, Jack Buller, Matt Roberts and Deven Robertson were among those to impress.
Brodie Grundy’s demotion to the Demons’ VFL side has meant Max Gawn has enjoyed a fine run as Melbourne’s lead ruck, producing some big scores in both AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach.
And Grundy doesn’t seem likely to return yet, managing five kicks, six handballs and two marks, with no goals and 31 hit-outs in the Casey Demons’ one-point loss to Williamstown on Sunday.
Sydney could turn to one-gamer Jack Buller if Lance Franklin’s calf issue rules him out next week, with the Mid-Season Draft selection booting four goals in their 82-point VFL win over Essendon.
Forgotten mid Matt Roberts had 33 touches in that game with five clearances and five inside 50s, while Corey Warner had 32 disposals.
Brisbane arguably haven’t filled Will Ashcroft’s void since his injury, with Deven Robertson putting his hand up for a recall with 18 kicks, 16 handballs and eight marks for their VFL side.
The Lions lost to Gold Coast by three goals in the VFL, with enigmatic Sun Charlie Constable matching Robertson for a game-high 34 disposals with 11 marks.
Carlton rookie Jaxon Binns maintained the selection pressure, with an opportunity potentially available after Adam Cerra’s injury, with 32 disposals, 11 marks and seven tackles.
Adelaide
Elliott Himmelberg – 4 goals, 18 disposals, 8 marks, 5 tackles (139 Ranking points)
Sam Berry – 28 disposals, 4 marks, 9 tackles (111 Ranking points)
Brisbane Lions
Deven Robertson – 34 disposals, 8 marks, 3 tackles (126 AF points)
Carlton
Jaxon Binns – 32 disposals, 11 marks, 7 tackles (143 AF points)
Lachlan Cowan – 28 disposals, 7 marks, 1 tackle (97 AF points)
Collingwood
Trent Bianco – 32 disposals, 6 marks, 1 tackle (105 AF points)
Essendon
Elijah Tsatas – 22 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles (93 AF points)
Geelong
Brandan Parfitt – 40 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 1 goal (131 AF points)
Oliver Dempsey – 5 goals, 29 disposals, 13 marks, 4 tackles (156 AF points)
Gold Coast
Charlie Constable – 34 disposals, 11 marks, 1 tackle (131 AF points)
Brayden Fiorini – 32 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 1 goal (129 AF points)
Hawthorn
Jack Scrimshaw – 31 disposals, 13 marks, 1 tackle, 1 goal (123 AF points)
Denver Grainger-Barras – 5 goals, 11 disposals, 6 marks, 1 tackle (85 AF points)
Melbourne
Michael Hibberd – 35 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles (121 AF points)
Brodie Grundy – 11 disposals, 2 marks, 6 tackles, 31 hit-outs (86 AF points)
North Melbourne
Ben Cunnington – 24 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles (79 AF points)
Blake Drury – 13 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles (48 AF points)
Cooper Harvey – 1 goal, 9 disposals, 6 marks, 2 tackles (59 AF points)
Port Adelaide
Riley Bonner – 28 disposals, 7 marks, 4 tackles (111 Ranking points)
St Kilda
Jack Peris – 17 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal (75 AF points)
Jack Hayes – 1 goal, 7 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles (30 AF points)
Sydney
Matt Roberts – 33 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles (94 AF points)
Corey Warner – 32 disposals, 4 marks, 10 tackles (129 AF points)
Jack Buller – 4 goals, 15 disposals, 7 marks, 4 tackles (98 AF points)
