Fitzpatrick and Burton back in action for Box Hill Hawks
Hawthorn key position recruits Jack Fitzpatrick and Ryan Burton have been named to return from injury for the Box Hill Hawks against Footscray at Whitten Oval on Saturday.
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Williamstown win big in the mud
Williamstown's prowess was on show after a masterful display against top-four threat Port Melbourne to post a 33-point win at North Port Oval on Saturday.
Sandringham keen to keep VFL development league team
Sandringham are "adamant" they will continue to field a development team next season, despite being set to sign a new deal with AFL affiliate St Kilda in the "coming weeks".
Women's football a key to the survival of stand-alone VFL clubs, says Port coach Gary Ayres
The growth of women's football could aid the survival of stand-alone VFL clubs such as Port Melbourne, says coach Gary Ayres.
Geelong's Clark unconvincing in VFL
Forward Mitch Clark could be forced to develop further "consistency and continuity in his game" before returning to the AFL line-up after an unconvincing display in Geelong's 111-point VFL thrashing of Werribee at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
Essendon in the box seat to make VFL finals
Essendon are in the box seat to make the VFL finals, after a thrilling three-point win over the Box Hill Hawks in one of the matches of the season at Windy Hill on Saturday.
Geelong welcome back Delaney for Werribee clash
Luckless Geelong defender Cam Delaney is set to make a long-awaited return from a knee injury in the Cats' VFL clash against the Werribee Tigers at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
Selwood through unscathed in return
Geelong recruit Scott Selwood got through unscathed in the mud on return from a long-term ankle injury in the Cats' 66-point thumping of the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
North Melbourne injury woes after Hibberd, Daw hurt
North Melbourne have suffered further injury woes with ruckman Majak Daw suffering a left ankle injury and first-year player Mitchell Hibberd suffering a knee injury.
Hawks slip in VFL
The Box Hill Hawks' season is in rapid decline after a 10-point loss to Williamstown at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday.
Scott Selwood set to play first game in Geelong colours
Family ties make Scott Selwood's return to football from a long-term ankle injury much more decorated, as he debuts in Geelong colours against the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
Freedom of choice for Cats coach Scott
Mitch Clark is just one of a number of Geelong players ready to return to senior action. And that gives coach Chris Scott plenty of selection options.
Woodward makes successful return for Box Hill
Luckless Hawthorn midfielder Alex Woodward made a successful return from a third knee reconstruction, racking up 18 disposals in a half in Box Hill's 37-point win on Sunday.
Tom Boyd shines with four goals in Bulldogs' reserves
Western Bulldogs forward Tom Boyd responded emphatically to his indefinite suspension by the club during the week, with four goals in Footscray's 12-point loss to Coburg at Piranha Park on Saturday.
Stand-alone clubs doing it their way in VFL
VFL stand alone clubs Coburg and Port Melbourne have proven they are finals material after resolute victories on Saturday.
Hawk Alex Woodward set to return from third knee reconstruction
Injury-plagued Hawthorn midfielder Alex Woodward has been confirmed to make his long-awaited return from a third knee reconstruction, playing a half of a VFL development league match against the Northern Blues on Sunday.
VFL Saturday wrap
Sandringham are making their move after winning their seventh match from their last eight outings, with a comprehensive 40-point win over the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
Blues draftee McKay comes back strong
Promising Carlton draftee Harry McKay got through unscathed on his return from a back injury for the Northern Blues in a VFL development league match at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
Livewire Cat Nakia Cockatoo set for return from injury
Geelong livewire Nakia Cockatoo is set to make his comeback from a knee injury against Williamstown at Burbank Oval on Sunday, adding further depth to the AFL ladder leaders.
Injuries don't worry Dogs, says Boyd
Having a stand-alone VFL side means the Western Bulldogs have not fretted about their tough run with injuries this season, says veteran Matthew Boyd.
Hansen back in the frame for injury-hit North
North Melbourne defender Lachie Hansen is likely to be in the selection mix for his first AFL match since round two against Adelaide on Thursday night after being rested in the final term in the VFL on Saturday.
North Melbourne's Anderson set to return from injury with Werribee
North Melbourne recruit Jed Anderson will make his return from a long lay-off with a hamstring injury when Werribee meet Essendon at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday.
Dogs' Smith stars on return
Western Bulldogs midfielder Clay Smith was typically best on ground with 36 disposals and five tackles on return from a third anterior cruciate ligament injury in Footscray's seven-point win over Geelong at Whitten Oval on Saturday.
Nathan Vardy pressing for return to senior ranks
With an influx of attacking ruckmen and the pending return of Mitch Clark in the second half of the season, Geelong forward Nathan Vardy is almost the forgotten tall after limited senior AFL appearances early this season.
Hansen over his KO hit
North Melbourne key defender Lachie Hansen made a good comeback from concussion in Werribee's 29-point loss to Collingwood at Avalon Airport Oval in the VFL's only match on Saturday.
Vics loses to SA in state league match
Williamstown ball magnet Michael Gibbons lived up his reputation as a big game specialist with 34 disposals and a goal in Victoria's 19-point loss to South Australia in the state league match at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Francis shines in Bombers' VFL win
Essendon could blood another exciting top 10 draft selection with Aaron Francis showing exciting glimpses in the Bombers' 23-point win over Richmond at Punt Road Oval on Saturday.
Cloke faces competition from Witts: Buckley
Four goals in the VFL may not be enough for Travis Cloke to earn a recall to Collingwood's senior side, with coach Nathan Buckley labelling the competition for the Magpies' tall forward and ruck spots "as combative" as any position at the club.
Cloke held goalless in VFL
Out-of-favour Collingwood forward Travis Cloke had another day to forget in front of goal after being held goal-less and spraying four behinds in the Pies' 20-point win over Geelong at Simonds Stadium.
Tiny Dog inspiration for VFL's mosquito fleet
The success of Western Bulldogs midfield dynamo Caleb Daniel has given small midfielders extra incentive and hope of being drafted into the AFL.