OAKLEIGH Chargers forward Sebastian Marsic is our Talent League Player of the Week after booting a big bag of goals in Round 2. The 194cm tall broke out with seven majors from 15 disposals and six marks as the Chargers claimed a 24-point upset win over local rival, Sandringham on Saturday.

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Marsic’s exploits came from seemingly nowhere, having managed five touches and four marks on debut last week. The top-ager took no time to get on the board this time out, slotting the game’s first goal in under two minutes. He made a knack for it, doing the same in terms three and four.

Adding to his tally in each quarter, nine of Marsic’s 11 kicks resulted in scores and he proved a decisive avenue to goal with two of his six marks being contested. He also chopped out in the ruck to win three hitouts and a clearance, capping off what was a strong all-round performance inside 50.

2026 marks Marsic’s first year in Oakleigh’s program. He ended up forming a terrific partnership with Flynn Woolhouse, who kicked three goals and was just as dangerous in the air. At the other end, mid-season draft hopeful Ollie Griffin ran rampant for Sandringham with nine marks and four goals.

After a Dragons star claimed the Round 1 Player of the Week crown, this week it happened against them. Last week’s winner Arki Butler was held to just 13 touches and no goals, leaving Albert MacGowan to take charge of his side’s midfield. Bottom-ager Harper McCullough was fierce for Oakleigh, amassing 22 disposals, six tackles and 10 clearances.

Around the grounds, there were some major ball winners. Western Jets midfielder Lachlan Hicks racked up 39 touches in the loss to Tasmania, while Jake Beams (35 disposals, 10 rebound 50s, one goal) was once again untouchable for the Devils alongside Hugh McCallum (25 disposals, 12 marks, two goals).

A pair of Northern mids dominated in dour conditions as the Knights thumped reigning premier Eastern. Namely, Max Downes (27 disposals, six clearances) and Harvie Cooke (21 disposals, five clearances) took charge and booted two goals apiece to compliment their ball-winning prowess.

The high-scoring draw between Murray and Bendigo was headlined by a battle between two Richmond NGA products. Tanner Armstrong (30 disposals, nine clearances, one goal) and Carlton father-son nominee Cody Walker (30 disposals, 11 clearances, one goal) filled their boots for the respective sides in what ended up being a thrilling encounter.

Another great midfield battle saw Geelong gun Noah Williams put together 32 disposals and 11 tackles while Greater Western Victoria skipper Ethan Drever notched 25 touches, eight clearances and two vital goals. The latter couldn’t quite get his Rebels over the line at MARS Stadium, going down by four points.

Other standout performances included Marcus Prasad‘s 24 disposals and 2.3 as Dandenong upset Gippsland. Midfielder Jackson Phillips also continues his rise after 28 touches and seven clearances. Meanwhile, Brisbane’s comfortable Q-Clash win over Gold Coast saw Matthew Owen lead all comers with 29 disposals and seven marks.

2026 TALENT LEAGUE POTW

Round 1: Arki Butler (Sandringham Dragons)
Round 2: SEB MARSIC (Oakleigh Chargers)