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Knock to the head: Geelong's Shane Kersten is in doubt after suffering concussion in the game against Frankston on Saturday.

Cat Kersten in doubt after heavy knock

Geelong forward Shane Kersten is in doubt for next week after suffering concussion in the Cats' 101-point win over Frankston at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.

On the mend: Hawthorn's Ryan Schoenmakers is close to a return in the VFL as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.

Schoenmakers, Spangher close to VFL return

Hawthorn's key position stocks are set to be bolstered in the VFL next Sunday, with Ryan Schoenmakers and Matt Spangher expected to make returns from injury for Box Hill against Sandringham.

Majak Daw impressed on Sunday playing for the Werribee Tigers.

VFL: Majak Daw kicks four, in line for senior recall

North Melbourne forward Majak Daw is in line for another senior recall against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, after impressing for Werribee in their 63-point win over the Northern Blues at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday. 

Mudlark: Nick Meese of Williamstown kicks the ball forward against Port.

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.

Big Cat Mitch Clark kicked a goal but copped a knock on the hip in the VFL against Werribee.

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 looks likely to make the VFL finals after beating Box Hill Hawks.

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.

Scott Selwood: Made his return from injury in last week's Geelong VFL match and in action again 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.  

Scott Selwood

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.

There is sadness among the Hawks' faithful, but relief amongst the rest of the competition.

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.

Jarrod Witts of the Magpies and Cameron Wood of the Blues compete for the ball during their round 13 VFL match.

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.

Saint Eli Templeton played a starring role.

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.

Fighting fit: Carlton prospect Harry McKay returned with the Northern Blues.

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.

Lachie Hansen.

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. 

Clay Smith

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 competes against St Kilda's Jason Holmes.

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.