Former St Kilda star Nicky Winmar returned to the club this week to speak to the team, 20 years after his iconic show of defiance against racism.
Martin Clarke has been added to Collingwood's side for their AFL clash with the Swans but a back complaint keeps Heath Shaw on the sidelines.
North Melbourne are an improved side this season, despite their win-loss count failing to reflect it, says coach Brad Scott.
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| Rank | Team | Won | Lost | Points |
| 1 | Hawthorn | 7 | 1 | 28 |
| 2 | Geelong Cats | 7 | 1 | 28 |
| 3 | Essendon | 6 | 2 | 24 |
| 4 | Sydney Swans | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| 5 | Fremantle | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| 6 | Port Adelaide | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 7 | Richmond | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 8 | Collingwood | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 9 | Adelaide Crows | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 10 | Carlton | 4 | 4 | 16 |