STATE Leagues around the country are in action for 2026, and we’ll bring you a wrap of all the action.

Check out how your team fared in the VFL, WAFL and SANFL this weekend.

State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL)
This weekend: Woodville-West Torrens v Adelaide at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval, Thursday April 2, 7.40pm ACDT

Defender Mitch Hinge and forward Toby Murray both made successful returns from respective back injuries as the Crows fell short by 17 points against the Eagles.

In his first match this year, Hinge collected 15 disposals and five marks, while Murray – who reported soreness after his debut in round one – had eight touches, three marks and 10 hitouts.

Billy Dowling backed up last week’s performance with another impressive effort, this time racking up 31 disposals, six marks and seven clearances, as well as kicking two goals.

Midfielder Charie Edwards was another strong contributor with 28 disposals, two tackles and eight clearances, while veteran Lachlan Sholl had 20 touches and seven marks.

Young gun Sid Draper continued his comeback from an interrupted pre-season with 19 disposals and six clearances, while former basketballer Indy Cotton had 15 disposals, and draftees Mitch Marsh and Archie Ludowyke kicked a goal apiece.

Oscar Ryan (17 disposals) and Tyler Welsh (eight) were other AFL-listed players in action.

State league affiliate: Brisbane (VFL)
This weekend: Brisbane v Sandringham at Brighton Homes Arena, Friday April 3, 11.05am AEST

Sam Marshall starred in the Lions’ seven-point loss to the newly standalone Sandringham, with the young midfielder racking up 26 touches, three clearances and six marks against the Zebras.

Small forward Will McLachlan was also impressive, kicking two goals to go with his 20 disposals, also taking a whopping 13 marks.

Zane Zakotelsky dominated in the ruck with 28 hitouts, four clearances, seven marks and 17 disposals, while Conor McKenna was inaccurate in front of the sticks, kicking 0.2 from 13 disposals, as well as three clearances.

Tom Doedee had 11 touches, while draftee Tai Hayes had 20 and kicked a goal.

Tall forward Cody Curtin had 11 touches while rotating through the ruck, while Shadeau Brain had 20 disposals.

Untried midfielder Reece Torrent was busy up forward with two goals, 18 disposals and seven marks, while 2025 mature-age recruit Luke Beecken kicked a goal and had 19 touches.

Defender Luke Lloyd took eight marks and had 16 disposals, while draftee Koby Evans had nine touches.

State league affiliate: Carlton (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Carlton at Arden Street Oval, Friday April 3, 11.30am AEDT

Carlton forward Flynn Young has made a case for a senior recall in the Blues’ 11-point VFL loss to North Melbourne, with the 24-year-old lively up front kicking 3.2 from 18 touches, taking 11 marks and adding 11 score involvements. The former mid season draftee played eight AFL games last year, and showcased his impressive left boot and sticky hands in greasy conditions.

Rookie Jack Ison also impressed with three goals from eight disposals, including seven score involvements.

Camporeale twins Ben and Lucas each recorded 21 disposals, with Lucas particularly influential in the second half.

Billy Wilson also racked up 21 touches and kicked a fourth quarter goal, looking to add to his four AFL games last year.

Liam Reidy was dominant in the ruck with 20 touches for the second week in a row to go with 30 hitouts and 14 clearances, but may be set for a stint on the sidelines after a second-quarter bump on Hugo Mikunda that will draw the eye of the VFL Match Review Officer.

Adam Saad showed his trademark dash with 19 touches off half-back, Lochie Fogarty continued to play midfield minutes and collected 15 touches and six inside-50s, while young defender Harry Charleson had 17 disposals.

Other AFL-listed players Blake Acres (12 touches), Campbell Chesser (13 disposals), Ashton Moir (nine touches, 1.1) and Rob Monahan were quiet for large parts of the contest, while Nick Haynes competed strongly in defence but appeared to injure his right arm late in the contest.

State league affiliate: Collingwood (VFL)
This weekend: Coburg v Collingwood at Barry Plant Park, Friday April 3, 1.05pm AEDT

Jack Buller and Charlie West put on a show in Collingwood’s 45-point win over Coburg on Good Friday, with Buller kicking four goals and West three.

Mature-aged draftee Angus Anderson had a team-high 28 disposals, 12 clearances and eight tackles, while NGA product Jai Saxena was busy in front of the sticks with three goals.

Draftee Sam Swadling found plenty of the footy, racking up 25 disposals and six marks, while defender Jakob Ryan had 23 disposals, eight marks and a goal.

Tyan Prindable brought the pressure with 10 tackles and 15 disposals, while untried forward Noah Howes kicked a goal.

State league affiliate: Essendon (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Essendon at Marvel Stadium, Sunday April 5, 3.20pm AEDT

State league affiliate: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
This weekend: Peel Thunder v East Fremantle at Lane Group Stadium, Friday April 3, 1.10pm AWST

Former Collingwood ruck Mason Cox was a dominant force, while hard-running Docker Jeremy Sharp impressed as the Thunder beat the Sharks by 13 points.

Playing his first match for Peel, Cox had a huge day that included 24 disposals, 45 hitouts, six marks and a goal.

Sharp, meanwhile, gathered 28 touches, four tackles and eight inside-50s in the midfield.

Nathan O’Driscoll had 22 touches and six tackles, while Brandon Walker (16 disposals, five marks) got through after recovering from a quad injury.

Developing forward Charlie Nicholls booted three goals, with first-year players Adam Sweid (16 touches, one goal) and Tobyn Murray (eight, two goals) also getting on the scoresheet.

Hugh Davies (19), Cooper Simpson (15), Jaren Carr (13) and Josh Draper (11) were also in action.

State league affiliate: Geelong (VFL)
This weekend: Werribee v Geelong at Avalon Airport Oval, Saturday April 4, 12.05pm AEDT

State league affiliate: Gold Coast (VFL)
This weekend: Southport v Gold Coast at Fankhauser Reserve, Saturday April 4, 12.05pm AEST

State league affiliate: GWS Giants (VFL)
This weekend: No match

State league affiliate: Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
This weekend: Casey Demons v Box Hill at Casey Fields, Sunday April 5, 11.05am AEDT

State league affiliate: Casey Demons (VFL)
This weekend: Casey Demons v Box Hill at Casey Fields, Sunday April 5, 11.05am AEDT

State league affiliate: North Melbourne (VFL)
This weekend: North Melbourne v Carlton at Arden Street Oval, Friday April 3, 11.30am AEDT

Untried North Melbourne forward Brayden George produced a remarkable first-quarter burst to snare four goals in the Kangaroos’ Good Friday win over Carlton. His first was a regulation set shot before a couple of snaps, the third coming after an impressive display of footwork at the top of the goalsquare.

Then he took on a set shot from the edge of the centre square to finish the opening term with six touches and four goals straight. The former second-round draft pick only added a further three disposals, being well-held by Jack Sammartino after the eye-catching burst.

Former Blue Zac Fisher saw plenty of the ball on the outside with 27 touches (21 uncontested), four inside-50s, five score involvements and a long third-quarter goal.

Off-season recruit Charlie Spargo and Jacob Konstanty each booted a pair of goals to go with 17 touches. Melbourne premiership player Spargo is pressing for a debut in Roos colours after a pre-season concussion, while Konstanty featured against Port Adelaide and West Coast before being omitted from the senior side.

Robert Hansen jnr was also kept busy off with 26 touches and Cooper Harvey collected 16 at 81 per cent efficiency as the pair continue to develop their craft down back.

Taylor Goad returned from injury and was well beaten in the ruck by Liam Reidy with nine disposals and 12 hitouts, while Wil Dawson suffered a corkie in the third quarter after being collected by Reidy’s knee.

Bailey Scott (12 disposals) struggled to find the football on the wing, Riley Hardeman (eight touches) was quiet after an ankle injury scuppered his build-up to the season and Matt Whitlock competed hard inside 50 despite kicking only a behind from four touches.

State league affiliate: Port Adelaide Magpies (SANFL)
This weekend: South Adelaide v Port Adelaide at Magain Stadium, Friday April 3, 2.10pm ACDT

Luckless forward Tom Cochrane made a successful return to the field after almost a year on the sidelines, while Jackson Mead responded in style after being dropped to the SANFL.

Cochrane, who had surgery last April for stress fractures in his foot before suffering a hamstring injury in January, booted a goal from eight touches.

Mead gathered 31 disposals and four clearances as the Magpies lost by 16 points.

Will Lorenz (26 disposals, nine clearances) also played well, while Rome Burgoyne continued his good form with 26 touches and 10 marks.

Defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (13 disposals, seven marks) was among the best players as Port Adelaide was forced to repel attack after attack.

Other AFL-listed players included Christian Moraes (22), Jez McLennan (20), Tom Anastasopoulos (16) and Dante Visentini (14, 35 hitouts).

Ollie Lord booted two goals before leaving the field with an injury.

State league affiliate: Richmond (VFL)
This weekend: St Kilda v Richmond at RSEA Park, Sunday April 5, 1.05pm AEDT

State league affiliate: St Kilda (VFL)
This weekend: St Kilda v Richmond at RSEA Park, Sunday April 5, 1.05pm AEDT

State league affiliate: Sydney (VFL)
This weekend: Port Melbourne v Sydney at ETU Stadium, Saturday April 4, 1pm AEST

State league affiliate: West Coast (WAFL)
This weekend: Perth v West Coast at Mineral Resources Park, Friday April 3, 2.10pm AWST

Big man Bailey Williams (groin) and youngster Elijah Hewett (calf) both returned to the field after injuries as the Eagles fell by 65 points to a strong Perth outfit.

Williams came back with a bang, collecting 11 disposals, 34 hitouts, five marks and two goals in a dominant display, while Hewett had 14 touches and a major.

Former Collingwood midfielder Fin Macrae gathered 20 disposals and four tackles in his debut for the club, with Clay Hall (25) and Tyrell Dewar (24) the leading ball-winners on Friday.

Ryan Maric, Tom Gross and Lucca Grego each had 16 disposals, with Rhett Bazzo and Tylah Williams each collecting 13, the latter also adding a goal.

Harvey Johnston kicked a major among 14 touches, with Jack Williams (11, five marks) and Harry Barnett (seven, eight hitouts) also in action.

State league affiliate: Footscray (VFL)
This weekend: Footscray v Essendon at Marvel Stadium, Sunday April 5, 3.20pm AEDT