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

Following a strong Under-18 Championships, Collingwood father-son prospect Will Kelly played an instrumental role for Oakleigh in their win against Calder.

The son of Collingwood premiership player Craig Kelly and the younger brother of Adelaide's Jake Kelly has developed considerably in confidence over the course of the Championships where he has found his best position, playing as a key defender.

In a breakout performance, Kelly achieved season highs of 21 disposals and eight marks (two contested), demonstrating a playing style not dissimilar to a young Will Schofield. Kelly also possesses speed and enjoys taking on the game with his run. His closing speed allows him to stick close to opposition forwards and in one-on-one contests he is competitive and rarely beaten.

What was impressive from Kelly's performance against Calder was his run-and-carry, early reading of the ball in flight and intercept marking. Kelly can peel off his opponent more often to intercept while still limiting his direct opponents influence.

Will Kelly of Vic Metro looks upfield during the U18 AFL Championship match between Vic Metro and South Australia at Etihad Stadium. Michael Dodge/Getty Images

The 193cm, 83kg, key position prospect is likely to join Collingwood in this year's national draft on the back of his recent improvement and is also a chance to attract a bid inside the top-30 in this year's draft.

TAC Cup

Playing a central role in Oakleigh's win, James Rowbottom's work around stoppages and tackling were highlights, doing much of the grunt work. The ball-winning midfielder secured 24 disposals, 13 contested possessions, 11 tackles, eight clearances and seven inside 50s.

Proving dangerous around goal, 183cm, 80kg, Oakleigh forward Jake Gasper caused Calder problems. Moving up to third on the TAC Cup goalkicking, Gasper contributed 16 disposals, six inside 50s and six goals.

For the second consecutive week, Oakleigh's Dylan Williams was dangerous in the front half. His marking, attack on the ball in the air and protecting of the drop zone was impressive and suggests potential as a forward. The 185cm, 79kg, underager gathered 14 disposals, seven marks (two contested), three goals, four behinds and two score assists.

Mitch Podhajski of the Calder Cannons kicks the ball during the round six TAC Cup match between Calder Cannons and Murray Bushrangers. Jack Thomas/AFL Media/Getty Images

Overage midfielder Mitch Podhajski in his second game back for Calder after a stint in the VFL for Coburg performed strongly. Marking powerfully, winning first possession at stoppages and displaying a high work rate, Podhajski was Calder's best midfield. The powerful ball-winner secured 25 disposals, 13 contested possessions, eight marks (four contested), seven tackles, five inside 50s and one goal.

Standing out with his intercept marking down back before moving forward in the third quarter to clunk marks at the other end, Calder overager Daniel Hanna demonstrated his versatility at both ends. It was the one-on-one marking from the key position prospect that impressed most. Hanna posted 19 disposals and eight marks (three contested).

Potential top two selection Sam Walsh worked hard through the midfield for Geelong in their two-goal loss to Sandringham. Walsh amassed 35 disposals, 12 contested possessions, five tackles, five clearances, five inside 50s and a goal.

Geelong overager Brayden Ham for the third consecutive game was named his side's best player. The classy ball user was effective on 15 of 16 kicks and gathered 29 disposals, 10 marks (one contested), seven inside 50s, one goal and two score assists.

Brayden Ham of the Geelong Falcons marks the ball during the round six TAC Cup match between the Western Jets and the Geelong Falcons. Jack Thomas/AFL Media/Getty Images

Northern underager Adam Carafa played an integral part in their win against Greater Western Victoria. The 181cm, 76kg, midfielder accumulated 37 disposals, 16 contested possessions, six marks, seven clearances, seven inside 50s and three score assists.

Clean kicking Northern midfielder Tom McKenzie performed strongly with 33 disposals, 11 contested possessions, seven marks (one contested), five tackles and four inside 50s.

Featuring in Greater Western Victoria's bests in each of his past five matches, Elliot Lamb performed strongly through the midfield. The 183cm, 75kg, midfielder contributed 29 disposals, 12 contested possessions, seven marks, seven clearances, four inside 50s and one goal.

VFL

On track to be re-drafted at season's end by a club looking for a tall intercepting defender, Sam Collins was instrumental for Werribee in their one-point win against Essendon. The former Fremantle Docker produced 25 disposals and a game-high 16 marks. Collins who could slip into an AFL club's best 22 tomorrow is averaging a competition high 11 marks per game.

SANFL

League

Playing his part for the Eagles in their convincing win against North Adelaide, potential No. 1 overall selection Jack Lukosius gathered 14 disposals, eight marks, five tackles and two goals.

Competing strongly through Central Districts midfield in their loss to West Adelaide likely first round selection Jackson Hately secured 18 disposals, four tackles, five inside 50s and one goal.

Reserves

In Tom Sparrow's first reserves game he led South Adelaide to a win against Glenelg, earning best on ground honours in a breakout performance. The explosive midfielder displayed his trademark aggressiveness posting 23 disposals, 12 tackles, seven inside 50s and one goal.

Connor Rozee of South Australia runs with the ball during the U18 AFL Championship match between Vic Metro and South Australia at Etihad Stadium. Michael Dodge/Getty Images

Helping North Adelaide to a four-point win against the Eagles, likely first round draft choice Connor Rozee excited onlookers, producing 17 disposals, seven marks and two goals.

WAFL

Reserves

Fitting in seamlessly during his first reserves match, West Coast Next Generation Academy (NGA) product Jarrod Cameron produced 17 disposals and five tackles for Swan Districts in their one-point win against East Perth.

Colts

Promising midfielder Louis Miller impressed for East Perth in their five-point win against Swan Districts. The 189cm midfielder secured 28 disposals, five marks, five inside 50s and one goal.

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Fremantle NGA midfielder Jason Carter was Peel's best in their win against Perth with 23 disposals, seven marks, five tackles and six inside 50s in arguably his best performance for the year.

Perth leading ball winner Luke English accumulated 30 disposals, five marks and four inside 50s.

Damaging Perth midfielder Sydney Stack did his draft stocks no harm, hurting the opposition with 25 disposals and seven tackles.

Subiaco's best in their win against South Fremantle was Luke Foley. The overage midfielder secured 19 disposals, 11 tackles and four inside 50s.

NEAFL

Arguably the Allies' most powerful ball winning midfielder and most dangerous forward 50m target during the Under-18 Championships, Connor McFadyen helped Brisbane to an 11-point win against Sydney University. The Brisbane Academy product produced 11 disposals, five marks and a team high three goals as Brisbane's more promising forward 50m target.