The former Picola United and Nathalia player had four kicks, six handballs and three marks in his first hit-out, but his side fell to Port Melbourne by 16 points.
Fellow Bear Louis Pinnuck had 13 disposals, while Deniliquin’s Jack Henderson kicked two goals to go along with 14 disposals.
Another former Shepparton player Luke Smith was in action, but the forward was well held as his Geelong side fell to North Melbourne by 20 points.
Smith had just the six kicks and one handball, while Echuca’s Ben Reid was more proficient with 18 disposals.
Mooroopna’s Laitham Vandermeer continued an impressive start to his time with Footscray, racking up 22 disposals in his third game with the club.
The Western Bulldogs-listed youngster was part of a nail-biting draw Footscray had with Box Hill on the MCG on Sunday.
Seymour’s Josh Schache pushed his case for AFL selection too, kicking two goals to go with 14 disposals and five marks.
●In interstate state league action, Adelaide-listed Shepparton premiership player Jordon Butts continued to look the goods in the SANFL, with 19 disposals as Adelaide knocked off Norwood.
Rochester’s Joe Atley racked up another 28 disposals for Port Adelaide, averaging a whopping 26 touches a game this season.
Shepparton’s Will Brodie kept firing in the NEAFL, with 34 disposals as Gold Coast beat Aspley by 29 points.
Moama’s Lachie Schultz kicked 3.2 for Peel in the WAFL, racking up 16 disposals.