Each week, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Chris Doerre casts his eye over the country's best junior footballers to give readers an early insight into the next generation of AFL stars.
As well as attending live games, Doerre pores through match vision, analyses the stats and talks to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful draft analysis.
Aside from the weekly wraps, Doerre will also unveil his power rankings at the end of each month and as we get closer to November's national draft, Doerre will also predict who goes where with his annual phantom draft.
Player Focus
Dandenong's best in each of his past two NAB League matches, overager Bailey Schmidt has provided a commanding influence through the ruck.
Schmidt contributed 15 disposals, nine contested possessions, 25 hitouts, seven inside 50s and two score assists for Dandenong in their 13-point loss to premiership fancy Sandringham.
The strong-bodied ruckman regularly won first possession out of the ruck, was too strong in ruck contests when he could create body contact between himself and his opponent and tapped the ball to the advantage of teammates. Schmidt's ground ball-winning, strength to keep his feet when tackled and the marks he took both inside 50m and intercepting behind the play added further value.
With a similar game to Tom Bellchambers, Schmidt -- who has played four VFL matches for Frankston -- is a potential late draft smokey who, with improved endurance and mobility, is a developable ruckman.
NAB League
Demonstrating a high work rate and providing run with ball in hand, Angus Hanrahan was Sandringham's most productive midfielder with 35 disposals, 10 contested possessions, 14 marks and one goal.
Performing a pivotal role through Sandringham's midfield, Ryan Byrnes won the ball, burst away from stoppages, used the ball cleanly and was evasive in traffic. The Sandringham captain secured 24 disposals, nine contested possessions, six marks, seven tackles, six inside 50s and two score assists.
This year's most advanced key defender Fischer McAsey showed his capabilities up forward after earning All-Australian honours during the Under-18 Championships in defence. McAsey was difficult to stop on the lead and when he could get a run and jump at the ball. The Sandringham key position prospect produced 19 disposals, 10 marks (three contested), three goals and two score assists.
Generating drive from defence and winning the ball through the midfield, Hayden Young was important for Dandenong. Splitting his time between playing in defence and midfield, the likely top-10 selection posted 24 disposals, five inside 50s and one goal.
Covering a lot of ground and using the ball effectively, potential first-round choice Trent Bianco was Oakleigh's most productive in their eight-point win against Eastern with 34 disposals, eight marks, six inside 50s and 10 rebound 50s.
Northern captain Jackson Davies was an intercept marking force in defence in their win against Murray, leaping for and marking nearly everything that travelled in his direction. The rebounding defender is making a late season push towards getting drafted after an interrupted preseason and first half of the season. An elite reader of the ball in flight, Davies amassed 26 disposals, 12 contested possessions, 15 marks (six contested) and six rebound 50s.
Hurting the opposition with every touch and proving spark forward of centre, Josh D'Intinosante was a livewire for Northern with 18 disposals, 10 contested possessions, six tackles, six goals and two score assists.
Playing his usual high-impact-per-possession brand of game, Lachlan Ash was Murray's best. More known for the drive he provides on the outside, the potential top-five choice showed positive signs through the midfield. Ash posted 24 disposals, 11 contested possessions, five marks (one contested), six clearances and two goals.
Leading the way for Gippsland in a convincing win against Tasmania, Sam Flanders was his side's most influential around the ball. A top-10 contender, Flanders delivered 28 disposals, 15 contested possessions, six clearances, six inside 50s and one goal.
Gippsland defender Brock Smith was a wall in defence taking numerous intercept marks. The Gippsland captain secured 26 disposals, 11 marks (three contested), seven rebound 50s and snuck forward for two goals.
School football
Suffering an ACL tear playing for Geelong Grammar, Brodie Kemp will miss the remainder of the season. Irrespective of the injury, the explosive 193cm utility is expected to feature inside the top-10 in this year's AFL draft and may still receive top-five consideration.
SANFL
League
Mature age midfielder Matthew Nunn was Norwood's most important in their win against South Adelaide. Nunn continues to expand his game and appears to be one of the most likely mature age prospects in this year's draft with his combination of speed, ball-winning and skills likely to appeal to clubs. The highly rated midfielder was Norwood's best amassing 27 disposals, nine tackles, seven inside 50s and four goals.
Demonstrating a high work rate and applying himself defensively, Dylan Stephens enhanced his first-round chances, playing a strong all-around game for Norwood with 17 disposals, 11 tackles and two goals.
Providing meaningful drive from defence for Glenelg in their win against Port Adelaide, Will Gould secured 19 disposals and eight rebound 50s.
Under-18s
Adelaide 2020 father-son prospect Luke Edwards (son of Tyson) led the way for Glenelg in their loss to Central Districts with 32 disposals, 10 tackles, nine inside 50s and one goal.
WAFL
League
In his third League game, Jeremy Sharp was one of East Perth's best in their loss to Peel. The damaging midfielder enhanced his first-round draft chances, collecting 20 disposals, six marks, five inside 50s and one goal.
Colts For East Fremantle in their win against Peel, Trent Rivers was prolific through the midfield. A potential first half of draft choice, Rivers posted 25 disposals, six marks, seven tackles and five inside 50s.
Earning best-on-ground honours for East Perth, Luke Jackson controlled proceedings through the ruck. Likely to be the first ruckman chosen in this year's draft, Jackson secured 22 disposals and 41 hitouts.
NEAFL
In a convincing win against Gold Coast, Brisbane overager Keidan Coleman continued his case for selection at season's end. His speed, one-touch ground level pickups and class stood out. The creative utility managed 20 disposals and eight marks.
Gold Coast Academy midfielder Connor Budarick competed valiantly and applied heavy pressure through the midfield. A first-round contender, Budarick gathered 21 disposals and eight tackles.