This weekend: Casey Demons v Box Hill Hawks - Sunday, May 13, 2pm, Casey Fields

Co-captain Jack Viney got through his highly anticipated return unscathed and looks almost certain to play against Carlton at AFL level next week.

Viney, who had been sidelined because of an ongoing foot problem, collected 18 possessions.

It was the 2016 best and fairest winner's first match since Melbourne's round 21 win over St Kilda last year.

Tom Bugg was outstanding for the Demons, the hard-nosed forward with 20 touches and four goals.

Billy Stretch (31 disposals and a goal), Timothy Smith (three goals) and Cam Pedersen (20 possessions and a goal) were impressive for the Demons, who won by 39 points.