Brisbane stepped closer to locking in third on the AFL ladder after they overcame Collingwood. Hawthorn can still claim that position, but they need a big win in the last round. West Coast face Hawthorn next, and they are keen to avoid another heavy loss.
A key Collingwood player is a doubt for the upcoming wildcard match. Over at Sydney, five players are considering their future. Pavlich asked fans to keep supporting the club. The race is tight. Every point matters now.