Bronwlow medallist Jimmy Bartel is a 50-50 chance of being rested for Geelong's AFL clash against Brisbane on Sunday.
Matthew Leuenberger says Brisbane is on the verge of developing into an AFL contender after agreeing a two-year contract extension with the Lions.
Brisbane coach Michael Voss says Mark Neeld's sacking by Melbourne has no relevance to his future.
| Rank | Team | Won | Lost | Points |
| 1 | Hawthorn | 10 | 1 | 40 |
| 2 | Geelong Cats | 10 | 1 | 40 |
| 3 | Essendon | 9 | 3 | 36 |
| 4 | Sydney Swans | 8 | 2 | 34 |
| 5 | Fremantle | 8 | 2 | 34 |
| 6 | Collingwood | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| 7 | Richmond | 7 | 4 | 28 |
| 8 | Carlton | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 9 | West Coast Eagles | 6 | 5 | 24 |
| 10 | Port Adelaide | 6 | 5 | 24 |