State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Coburg - Saturday, July 22, 1pm, VU Whitten Oval

Veteran Matthew Boyd racked up 36 disposals and booted two goals to push for a spot in a Bulldogs line-up still in the finals mix, as Footscray beat Coburg by 60 points at VU Whitten Oval on Saturday afternoon. 

Boyd, 34, has played one game for the senior team since round 13.

Key forward Travis Cloke kicked another bag of three goals. The former Pie, 30, took a break from football in June to deal with depression.

Lukas Webb finished with 30 disposals and four goals, with three of those coming in the first quarter.

He also snagged three goals a couple of weeks ago against Sandringham. 

State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Casey Demons v Essendon - Saturday, July 22, 7pm, Casey Fields

Draftee Kobe Mutch shook off a first-quarter injury scare to be named the Bombers' best in their 16-point loss in windy conditions.

The 19-year-old appeared to be sore in the opening term and was attended to by a trainer, but the midfielder stood up and got through the game.

Forward Jackson Merrett kicked the Bombers' first goal of the match and could have had his second major soon after, but he missed a snap at goal.

Key position player Aaron Francis presented well and finished with a goal.

The 19-year-old, who has played two games at the top level this season, received treatment in the third quarter around his hip/stomach area but he returned.