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
Extending the Associated Public Schools' (APS) win streak to eight straight against Associated Grammar Schools Victoria (AGSV) in the annual Victorian private school competition clash, Jack Ross was arguably the most influential on the field. The 186cm, 85kg, midfielder who in each of his past four matches for Oakleigh has featured among their best players, showcased attributes to suggest his draft stocks may rise in the lead-up to this year's AFL draft.
Performing a central role in APS' 11-point victory against AGSV, Ross won first possession at stoppages and demonstrated the power to burst through tackles. His loose ball-winning, ball use and decision-making were also impressive.
Following an invite to the state combine last week, Ross posted 27 disposals, 10 contested possessions, six marks, four clearances, eight inside 50s, one goal and two score assists.
As a potential ball-winning midfielder, Ross' game bares similarities to West Coast midfielder Dom Sheed as a powerful midfielder who uses the ball effectively. Ross is not a certain draft choice, having missed selection for the Under-18 Championships, but if he can help Oakleigh win a few finals, he may receive consideration late in the draft or as a rookie.
APS vs. AGSV
APS
Winning the ball through the midfield, providing outside run and using the ball effectively, Heath Briggs was the APS' most productive. The 182cm, 80kg in-and-under midfielder accumulated 30 disposals, seven marks, four clearances, seven inside 50s and three score assists.
Collingwood Next Generation Academy prospect Bailey Wraith was arguably the most influential for APS during the first half. The 191cm, 84kg, forward provided a valuable marking target inside 50m. Wraith secured 13 disposals, seven marks (two contested) and three goals.
The other dominant tall forward was underager Charlie Dean. The 194cm, 86kg, key forward was dangerous around goal with 12 disposals, three goals and three behinds.
Complimenting Wraith and Dean, Will James was a third threatening marking target, demonstrating sticky hands overhead and one-on-one marking strength. The 185cm, 84kg, powerful forward secured nine disposals, five marks (one contested) and a game-high four goals.
AGSV
Intercepting and providing run from defence, 187cm, 72kg, defender Justin McInerney accumulated 29 disposals, 11 marks, nine contested possessions, six inside 50s and two score assists.
Underage midfielder Trent Bianco was arguably AGSV's most impressive. Bianco's kicking, vision and evasive movement opened the game and instigated much of AGSV's offence. The 178cm, 70kg, midfielder amassed 27 disposals, 15 marks and five inside 50s. Of his 18 kicks, 14 were effective.
Providing meaningful drive from defence, the play of 185cm, 76kg, defender Sam Graham was a highlight. His run, evasion, precise kicking and composure generated meaningful offense. The exciting defender secured 27 disposals and six tackles. Of his 21 kicks, 15 were effective.
Hurting APS with his play up forward, Samuel Sturt demonstrated a mix between aerial marking and ground level proficiency. The promising forward produced 15 disposals, eight marks (one contested), six inside 50s, two goals and two score assists.
Proving dangerous at ground level up forward, 181cm, 78kg, forward Kye Yodgee was clean with his ground level pickups and demonstrated composure, vision and reliable skills. The exciting forward posted 13 disposals and three goals. Of his seven kicks, six were effective.
Under-17 Futures Match (all participants are draft eligible in 2019)
Victoria Country vs. Queensland
Vic Country
Playing a hard, contested brand of football, Jarryd Barker was prolific at stoppages for Vic Country in their win against Queensland. The 183cm, 81kg, midfielder managed 16 disposals, 11 contested possessions, seven tackles and four clearances.
Providing Baker with strong support, 176cm, 74kg, midfielder Jye Chalcraft managed 15 disposals, 10 contested possessions, four inside 50s and one goal.
Young brother of ex-Bomber Gach Nyuon, Bigoa Nyuon struck an imposing figure. The 195cm, 84kg, ruckman elevated over the top of his opponents and tapped the ball down to his teammates advantage. Bigoa will need to become more of a factor around the ground with only three disposals with his game-high 20 hitouts.
Queensland
Working hard throughout the match, younger brother of Gold Coast ruck Brayden Crossley, Ashton Crossley, was Queensland's most productive. The a 182cm, 84kg, Gold Coast Academy midfielder was a powerful ball winner and amassed 26 disposals, 13 contested possessions, seven marks (one contested), five tackles, four clearances and seven rebound 50s.
Brisbane Academy prospect William Martyn was influential through the midfield as a ball winner and when he pushed forward with his marking. The 183cm, 73kg, midfielder secured 16 disposals, four marks (one contested), 11 tackles, four clearances, four inside 50s and two goals.
After making a name for himself during the Under-18 Championships for the Allies, Gold Coast Academy prospect Connor Budarick delivered more exciting moments. Providing run through the midfield and moving evasively through traffic, the 175cm, 70kg, midfielder managed 14 disposals, eight contested possessions and eight tackles.
Victoria Metro vs. New South Wales/ACT
Vic Metro
Displaying excellent vision and execution by foot to hit several important targets, Hugo Ralphsmith played an important role for Vic Metro in their narrow win against NSW/ACT. The 186cm, 70kg, midfielder gathered 19 disposals, nine contested possessions, five tackles and one goal.
Arguably Vic Metro's consistent performer over the four quarters, Joshua D'Intinosante lead at the ball effectively up forward and felt involved throughout the contest. The 176cm, 71kg, forward managed 18 disposals, six marks (two contested) and two goals.
With several eye-catching moments, Lachlan Potter broke the lines with 20m and 30m runs and his use by foot over short and long distance hurt the opposition. The exciting line-breaker produced 16 disposals, four marks, five tackles and two score assists.
NSW/ACT
Projecting to be one of the first picked in 2019, GWS Academy prospect Tom Green was the clear standout of the day. The 188cm, 85kg, midfielder -- who starred for the Allies during the Under-18 Championships -- amassed 27 disposals, 16 contested possessions, seven marks, 10 tackles, five clearances, four inside 50s and two goals for NSW/ACT. At stoppages, Green was the prolific ball winner, often winning first possession. He showed a few tricks, manoeuvring through traffic, bursting through opposition tacklers at speed, hitting forward 50m targets and the scoreboard, showing he is more than a one-dimensional ball winner.
Taking numerous intercept marks in defence, 192cm, 90kg, Liam Delahunty was one of his side's best performers. The GWS Academy product secured 23 disposals, seven marks and seven rebound 50s.
Sydney Academy prospect Jackson Barling impressed during the first three quarters before succumbing to a leg complaint. The 182cm, 81kg, midfielder posted 16 disposals, six marks, four clearances and two goals. It was impressive seeing Barling vocal on the boundary throughout the final quarter and finding a way to remain involved.
VFL
Playing his second game for Werribee, overage key defender Jordon Butts was among his side's bests in their win against Box Hill. The prolific accumulator secured 15 disposals and 10 marks (one contested).
SANFL
League
Working hard for Central Districts in their loss to Norwood, Jackson Hately posted 22 disposals, nine marks and two goals.
On debut at League level for Central Districts, ball-winning midfielder Aaron Nietschke secured 23 disposals and one goal.
WAFL
League
In his first League game, exciting midfielder Sydney Stack held his own gathering 12 disposals, four inside 50s and one goal for Perth in their loss to Claremont.
NEAFL
Featuring in the Giants' bests for the first time, overage GWS Academy ruckman Kieran Briggs helped his side to a convincing win against Gold Coast. Since the conclusion of the Under-18 Championships, Briggs has, on the back of his performances in the NEAFL, created separation between himself and this year's other ruck prospects, firming as a possible second round choice.
TSL
Earning best on ground honours in Launceston's win against the Tigers, Chayce Jones was prolific through the midfield with 12 clearances. Jones has featured in Launceston's best players in each of his four appearances and is firming as a likely first round choice.