Brisbane stepped closer to locking in third on the AFL ladder after they defeated Collingwood. Hawthorn can still take that spot, but they need a big win in the last match. West Coast meet Hawthorn next, and they are keen to avoid another heavy loss.
A key Collingwood player is unsure for the wildcard match. Over at Sydney, five players are pondering their options. Pavlich asked fans to keep backing the club. The race is tight. Every point matters now.