Each week, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Christopher Doerre - aka Knightmare - 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 wrap, 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
Playing an integral part in Geelong's commanding victory over Dandenong, James Worpel, who presents a physically intimidating gameday presence, led the group with his physicality around the contest. The 185cm, 84kg midfielder gathered 25 disposals, 10 contested possessions, six tackles and four clearances.
Last year, as an underage midfielder, Worpel already possessed an AFL-ready build and has further enhanced his powerhouse status in 2017. Nationally, Worpel has developed a reputation as arguably the hardest tackler in the junior ranks. His contested ball-winning capabilities and consistency from game to game are also among the top few in this year's draft.
The relative weak point with Worpel, is, while he has a powerful 55m kick, he can be inconsistent by foot in addition to rushed decision-making.
It is expected that Worpel will feature either late in the first round or somewhere in the second round. Around this range, Worpel can provide a club with immediate midfield help and a strong presence around the ball in the mould of Sydney's Josh Kennedy.
Young Guns Game
Boosting his draft stocks, Tristian Xerri, a ruck-sized key forward at 201cm, 93kg, impressed with 15 disposals, five marks (one contested), 22 hitouts and two goals. Xerri played a critical role in helping the Green team to a four-point win. He provided a strong marking presence up forward and also competed strongly through the ruck.
Kade Answerth, a 20-year-old midfielder who has been playing strong football in the VFL for Sandringham these past two seasons, was the most prolific ball winner on field. He amassed 26 disposals, 17 contested possessions, seven tackles, five clearances, six inside 50s and two score assists for the Black team.
Overage midfielder Luke Bunker also performed strongly with 17 disposals (nine of 11 kicks effective), 11 contested possessions, seven tackles, five clearances, four inside 50s and two goals.
Overage midfielder Callan Wellings was all class with 13 disposals (all 10 kicks effective), six marks and one goal.
TAC Cup
Geelong midfielder Cassidy Parish was hard in the contest and clean at ground level. He worked hard defensively and showed great endeavour without the ball to pressure and tackle the ball carrier. Parish gathered 33 disposals, 12 contested possessions, four clearances and one goal.
Involved down back and taking several intercept marks, Cooper Stephens played an important role with 30 disposals, seven marks and five rebound 50s.
Showing impressive composure and run with ball in hand, Ethan Floyd aggressively got the ball moving offensively with speed. Floyd gathered 28 disposals, five marks and five inside 50s.
Playing a desperate, finals brand of football, Harry Benson tackled hard, won the ball in the contest, smothered opposition kicks and dove for a mark. He collected 26 disposals, 12 contested possessions, six marks, five clearances and one goal.
Underage midfielder Sam Walsh provided impressive outside run, providing explosive bursts of speed. He also impressed with ball in hand in traffic, handballing to targets when tackled and riding a heavy bump with a spin, never seeming frazzled. Walsh accumulated 23 disposals and four inside 50s.
Setting up teammates with well-placed kicks and finishing his own opportunities, the ball use of David Handley up forward was impressive with eight of his 12 kicks effective. He gathered 16 disposals, two goals and two score assists.
Tom McCartin was lively early with five first-quarter marks. For the game, McCartin gathered 13 disposals, eight marks (three contested), two score assists. McCartin, who has received a draft combine invite, has struggled to get the ball deep in the front half and has kicked just eight goals from 12 TAC Cup games, playing mostly as a high-leading forward.
Proving lively up forward for Geelong, Mitchell Chafer was jumping for marks and providing second and third efforts around the ball, chasing hard when it was in his area. Chafer collected 14 disposals, six contested possessions, four marks (two contested) and two goals.
Gryan Miers was lively crumbing at base of packs and took on the game fearlessly with ball in hand. Miers gathered 12 disposals, nine contested possessions, three goals and two score assists.
Not only winning the ball in the contest but also demonstrating composure and football smarts, Hunter Clark was particularly resourceful with ball in hand, making several smart decisions. Clark continued his consistent play through the midfield with 25 disposals, 13 contested possessions, six marks, five clearances, 10 inside 50s and one goal.
While not as dominant as the previous week, Luke Davies-Uniacke looked powerful and explosive. He tackled forcefully, showed his power winning ground balls at speed and his strength in one-on-one contests. Davies-Uniacke collected 22 disposals, 12 contested possessions, five marks (one contested), six tackles, five clearances, four inside 50s and one goal.
Intercepting effectively and not wasting time moving the ball on quickly, key defender Oscar Clavarino played a solid role in defence with 17 disposals.
Overager Bailey Morrish, 185cm, 81kg impressed with his ball use and run. He gathered 16 disposals and 10 marks.
Underage ruckman Bailey Williams had a clear ruck ascendency and was arguably the reason for Dandenong's first-half lead. He gathered 15 disposals and 22 hitouts. Williams however had no impact in second half with just one disposal, which saw Geelong take control of the game.
Providing bursts of speed from the contest, placing his kicks in front of teammates and winning the ball in the contest, Andrew Brayshaw played a strong all-around game. He collected 25 disposals, 12 contested possessions, seven tackles, six clearances, five inside 50s, one goal and four score assists.
Underage key defender Ben King played his best game. His intercept marking, one-on-one marking and pack marking was exceptional. King contributed 20 disposals, 10 marks (four contested) and four rebound 50s.
Ball-winning midfielder and forward Will Walker provided a spark, taking on the game with his run at every opportunity. He gathered 16 disposals, nine contested possessions, six marks (one contested mark), four clearances and one goal.
Angus Styles intercepted effectively down back. He also kicked a nice goal from 50m on his left off a handball receive. Styles collected 16 disposals, five marks, four inside 50s and four rebound 50s.
Alfie Jarnestrom's early reading of the drop of the ball paid off several times. He was lively up forward with 14 disposals, seven marks, eight tackles, four inside 50s and two goals.
Kai Owens showed composure and clean ball use. He contributed 11 disposals (10 kicks), six marks (two contested), one goal and two score assists.
Overage midfielder Jack Roughsedge was prominent at stoppages as a ball winner with 27 disposals, 14 contested possessions, eight clearances and one goal.
Draft eligible in 2019, midfielder Matthew Rowell looks like a future first round selection. He regularly showed composure under pressure and worked through traffic well.
When kicking into the forward 50m, Rowell consistently lowered his eyes and placed his kicks in front the forwards to lead onto. Rowell contributed 17 disposals, five tackles and two goals.
The run and ball use of Ed Richards was again impressive. He collected 16 disposals and one goal.
Intercepting, holding his own in one-on-one contests and when the ball went to ground, Riley Jones impressed with 14 disposals and five marks.
Coming into the game with back pain, Jack Higgins, arguably this year's most competitive prospect was brave to play, mostly hobbling through the contest. None the less he still contributed 10 disposals and two goals as a forward in an impressive show of character from the potential top-10 selection.
SANFL
League
In a loss, underage key forward Jack Lukosius was the talking point. He gathered 12 disposals, eight marks and kicked four goals. His powerful kicking, mobility and sheer ground covered have only added to the hype. Lukosius, who plays like a Nick Riewoldt clone, already appears more advanced than any talls in this year's draft and will be worth the wait.
Under-18s
In the SANFL Under-18 Grand Final, Jordan Houlahan helped Sturt to a commanding win against Woodville-West Torrens with 10 disposals, five marks and four goals. Tall utility Charlie Ballard contributed strongly with 21 disposals and five marks.
James Rowe racked up the ball for Woodville-West Torrens with 35 disposals, seven marks, 11 inside 50s and one goal.
WAFL
League
Helping Subiaco through to the Grand Final, Liam Ryan impressed up forward with 20 disposals, four inside 50s and two goals.
Overage midfielder Liam Baker, 176cm, 70kg, was Subiaco's best, gathering 17 disposals, eight tackles and three goals.
Reserves
Helping Subiaco through to the Reserves Grand Final, Brayden Ainsworth collected 18 disposals, seven tackles, four inside 50s was one of the teams best.
Kyron Hayden also contributed solidly with 14 disposals and six tackles.
Colts
Helping Claremont through to the Grand Final, Callan England contributed 26 disposals, six marks, six inside 50s and two goals.
Jake Patmore also performed strongly with 25 disposals.