Several players continue to push their case for VFL selection with strong displays at local level. See who all the top performers were and who enjoyed wins with their community clubs last weekend. 

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Lochie Smart – Deer Park
Was paid close attention by St Albans but managed 16 disposals and a goal in an 83-point victory, which moved the Lions into third place.

Spencer Johnson – Altona
Had 18 disposals and four tackles as the Vikings claimed their 14th win of the season with a 47-point triumph over Hoppers Crossing.

Sam Clifford – Hoppers Crossing
Third best for the Warriors in their 47-point loss to Altona, playing at halfback. Looked comfortable with some good body work and used the footy well.

Akol Deng – Yarraville Seddon
A hard slog for the Eagles in Round 16 with Werribee Districts inflicting a hefty loss. Broke even in the middle of the ground, finishing the game with 31 hit-outs.

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Logan Wagener – Leopold (Local Player of the Week)
A big game in a big win over South Barwon. Won the ball 41 times, was clean around contest and lowered his eyes well going inside 50. Again highly invested in team defence, most notably working from one end of the ground to the other to affect a spoil on the opposition’s key forward.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West
Returned after a month out injured and his offensive output was right back to where it had been previously. Had 26 disposals at 85% efficiency, nine marks and three tackles in a loss to St Joseph’s.

Joe Maishman – St Mary’s
Played on the wing and through the middle of ground collecting 19 disposals in a 17-point victory over Newtown and Chilwell. Used his speed to his advantage and was clean with the ball.

Gennaro Bove – Newtown & Chilwell
Didn’t waste many of his 15 disposals in the defeat to competition front runners St Mary’s.

Toby Mahoney – Bell Park
Back to his best back in the middle as the Dragons upset Grovedale with a 47-point triumph at home. Found time when space was tight and finished the day with 22 disposals, six tackles and a goal.

Flynn Young – Grovedale
Had limited opportunities early against Bell Park but got better as the game went on. Presented well and took some good contested marks. Booted another three goals to go with 15 disposals.

Sam Witherden – North Shore
Played as a key defender in a comfortable win over St Albans. Made some adjustments to his game after quarter time to good effect, and again provided drive and link up with 22 disposals and 91% efficiency.

ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sam Paea - Aberfeldie
Kicked three goals from 10 disposals to help the Abers defeat Pascoe Vale by eight points in a match-up between first and third. Had a good opponent but was able to win some important free kicks on the back of his work-rate.

Reuben William - Airport West
Ball use and clearance work was fantastic in his side’s Round 17 encounter with Sunbury Kangaroos. Also added a goal in a 50-point win.

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Harry Stubbings – Old Scotch 
Earned best-on-ground honours for teh Cardinals with an all-round performance in a 34-point defeat to league leaders St Kevins. Working hard both ways and used his pace to run and carry with purpose. Collected 31 disposals (25 kicks) and put the ball inside 50 on 11 occasions.

OVENS AND MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Jack Driscoll – Lavington
One of the best for the Panthers in a wet 39-point win over North Albury. Had an advantage in the ruck and capitalised with 33 hit-outs. Had 19 disposals and followed up well at the contest for seven clearances and six tackles.

Daniel Sharrock – Wangaratta Magpies
In swamp-like conditions at Myrtleford competed hard and won plenty of contested ball in 43-36 win over the Saints. Finished the day with 20 disposals and four tackles.

Tom Boyd – Wangaratta Rovers
Played in conditions not conducive for talls and had 10 disposals as Rovers went down to Wodonga Bulldogs by 42 points.

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Brady Rowles – Eaglehawk
Did some good things for the Two Blues who suffered a 23-point loss away to Kyneton. Collected 18 disposals with six inside 50s.

RIDDELL DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Ariek Lual – Melton Centrals
Entered the Round 17 clash with Romsey under the weather, but after a slow first half worked his way into the game. One of the better performers for the Blues in a 73-point loss.