Brisbane midfielder Rhys Mathieson should earn an immediate senior recall after his axing, while Supercoach favourite James Madden battled to make an impact.
While the SANFL and WAFL continued as normal, there was only two VFL matches with the competition disrupted by Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdown.
Sporting News investigates which players have put their hands up for selection during AFL round 12.
Adelaide
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Adelaide (SANFL)
Adelaide 6.9 (45) lost to North Adelaide 13.7 (85) (SANFL Rd 9 - Sat Jun 5)
Backup Crows talls Elliott Himmelberg and Billy Frampton both kicked goals as they vye for a return to the senior side.
Jackson Hately was the team's best midfielder with 28 possessions, while Kieran Strachan dominated in the ruck, winning 36 hitouts and kicking a goal.
Tariek Newchurch was lively without hitting the scoreboard and Luke Pedlar had arguably his best SANFL match as he pushes for a senior debut.
Brisbane
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Brisbane (VFL)
Brisbane 14.14 (98) defeated Aspley 14.13 (97) (VFL Rd 8 - Sat Jun 5)
Rhys Mathieson responded to his senior axing by picking up 39 possessions in a huge performance that should earn a recall after the Lions defeat to Melbourne.
Connor McFadyen impressed with three goals from 15 disposals, while Connor Ballenden had 20 touches.
Tom Berry was tough in the contest with 10 tackles and Archie Smith had 31 hitouts in the ruck.
Supercoach favourite James Madden had a quiet outing with 13 possessions.
Carlton
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Carlton (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Collingwood
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Collingwood (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Essendon
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Essendon (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Fremantle
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
Peel Thunder 7.17 (59) lost to Swan Districts 10.7 (67) (WAFL Rd 9 - Sat Jun 5)
With Fremantle's injury crisis growing, several players put their hand up for selection, led by Brett Bewley (21 touches), Nathan O'Driscoll (20) and Luke Valente (20).
Lloyd Meek had 25 hitouts with the big ruckman almost a lock to replace the injured Sean Darcy.
Reece Conca continued his spell in the WAFL, picking up 16 possessions but failing to lay a tackle.
Geelong
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Geelong (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Gold Coast
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Gold Coast (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
GWS
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: GWS (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Hawthorn
STATE LEAGUE AFFILATE: BOX HILL (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Melbourne
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Casey Demons (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
North Melbourne
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: North Melbourne (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Port Adelaide
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Port Adelaide (SANFL)
Port Adelaide's SANFL team had a bye.
Richmond
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Richmond (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
St Kilda
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Sandringham (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
Sydney
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Sydney (VFL)
Sydney 10.13 (73) lost to Southport 12.16 (88) (VFL Rd 8 - Sat Jun 5)
Callum Sinclair was the best senior-listed Swan, getting 22 possessions and 26 hitouts, while Lewis Taylor kicked three goals among his 23 disposals.
Fringe utilties Dylan Stephens (23 touches) and Sam Gray (24) both found plenty of the ball.
Nick Blakey had 20 kicks in his haul of 26 possessions, and Ben Ronke kicked a goal.
West Coast
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: West Coast (WAFL)
West Coast 9.12 (66) lost to Claremont 14.9 (93) (WAFL Rd 9 - Sat Jun 5)
With the senior team depleted and bringing in some WAFL regulars, Eagles listed midfielders Hamish Brayshaw (26 disposals) and Mark Hutchings (24) put in eye-catching performances.
Nathan Vardy continued to put his hand up for the second ruck role, having 25 hitouts among his 13 possessions, while Zane Trew found plenty of the ball also.
Western Bulldogs
STATE LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Footscray (VFL)
There was no VFL games involving Melbourne teams because of the city's COVID outbreak.
