St Kilda coach Scott Watters says supporters should keep the faith despite a 40-point loss to Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Sunday.
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the Cats have to improve significantly despite starting the AFL season with seven wins from eight games.
Collingwood's Harry O'Brien has denied using a homophobic slur during Saturday night's upset AFL win over previously unbeaten Geelong at the MCG.
| 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 |