Brisbane stepped closer to locking in third on the AFL ladder after they beat Collingwood. Hawthorn can still claim that position, but they need a big win in the last game. West Coast meet Hawthorn next, and they are keen to avoid another big loss.
A key Collingwood player remains doubtful for the upcoming wildcard match. Over at Sydney, five players are weighing up their next move. Pavlich urged supporters to keep backing the club. The race remains close. Every point is vital now.