Matthew Leuenberger says Brisbane is on the verge of developing into an AFL contender after agreeing a two-year contract extension with the Lions.
Sydney have announced current director Andrew Pridham as Richard Colless' replacement when he steps down as chairman of the AFL club next year.
Brisbane coach Michael Voss says Mark Neeld's sacking by Melbourne has no relevance to his future.
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| 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 |