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2. Fremantle
48 points (12 wins, four losses) 142.5 per cent

Fremantle has climbed into the top two after its win over GWS and has a very favourable fixture in the run home. With a clash against cellar-dwelling St Kilda next round, Freo should tighten its grip on a top-two spot before facing Carlton at home. The toughest tasks for the Dockers – who have won eight straight - come in the final four rounds. They face Geelong away, Hawthorn at home, the Lions in Brisbane and then Port Adelaide at home in round 23. A home qualifying final looks increasingly likely.Rd 18: St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
Rd 19: Carlton at Patersons Stadium
Rd 20: Geelong at Simonds Stadium
Rd 21: Hawthorn at Patersons Stadium
Rd 22: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba
Rd 23: Port Adelaide at Patersons Stadium

48 points (12 wins, four losses) 139.9 per cent

The Hawks steadied the ship with a crucial win over Adelaide, but it will be crunch time when they meet the rampaging Sydney Swans in round 18. Victory could set up Hawthorn's top-two push, with the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne to come, but a loss could expose the Hawks to a fierce top-four battle. The reigning premiers will be desperate to avoid a scenario where they need to win their last three games against Fremantle, nemesis Geelong and Collingwood to guarantee a finals double chance. Rd 18: Sydney Swans at the MCG
Rd 19: Western Bulldogs at Aurora Stadium
Rd 20: Melbourne at the MCG
Rd 21: Fremantle at Patersons Stadium
Rd 22: Geelong at the MCG
Rd 23: Collingwood at the MCG

48 points (12 wins, four losses) 112.4 per cent

A combination of three straight wins and Port Adelaide's stumbles has propelled Geelong back into the top four. Percentage could be important this season and the Cats will want to be ruthless against Greater Western Sydney before the bye. A tough run follows against North Melbourne, Fremantle, Carlton and Hawthorn. Rounding out their home and away campaign at home to the Brisbane Lions gives them the chance to hit the finals in top form.Rd 18: Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium
Rd 19: North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium
Rd 20: Fremantle at Simonds Stadium
Rd 21: Carlton at Etihad Stadium
Rd 22: Hawthorn at the MCG
Rd 23: Brisbane Lions at Simonds Stadium

44 points (11 wins, five losses) 133.9 per cent

After an eight-game winning streak mid-season, the Power's season has come to a screeching halt. Port has lost four of its past five games and has tumbled from the top of the ladder to fifth. What looked to be a relatively straightforward run home suddenly seems considerably trickier. Port simply has to beat Melbourne before the bye or, unbelievably, its top-four hopes could be in serious jeopardy. Rd 18: Melbourne at Adelaide Oval
Rd 19: Collingwood at the MCG
Rd 20: Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval
Rd 21: Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium
Rd 22: Carlton at Adelaide Oval
Rd 23: Fremantle at Patersons Stadium

40 points (10 wins, six losses) 115.5 per cent

North got off the rollercoaster with a routine win over St Kilda and, even though the Roos are two games outside the top four, could still challenge for a double chance. The Roos have one of the easiest draws of any finals contender, with their biggest tests coming against Geelong and Adelaide. A late surge up the ladder is possible if Brad Scott's men can muster some consistency. Rd 18: Carlton at Etihad Stadium
Rd 19: Geelong at Etihad Stadium
Rd 20: Greater Western Sydney at Startrack Oval
Rd 21: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium
Rd 22: Adelaide at Blundstone Arena
Rd 23: Melbourne at Etihad Stadium

36 points (nine wins, seven losses) 110 per cent

The Bombers jumped three rungs on the ladder following their thumping win over the Pies and the draw is about to open up for Mark Thompson's men. While the improving Western Bulldogs will be a challenge next round, the Bombers' confidence will be sky high. Essendon only meets one other current top-eight team, the Sydney Swans, on the run home. A round 22 clash against Gold Coast could be pivotal for both sides. Rd 18: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium
Rd 19: Sydney Swans at the SCG
Rd 20: Richmond at the MCG
Rd 21: West Coast at Etihad Stadium
Rd 22: Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium
Rd 23: Carlton at the MCG

36 points (nine wins, seven losses) 106.6 per cent

The pressure is certainly on Nathan Buckley's men after four losses in five games. It wasn't that long ago that the Pies were top-four hopefuls. Now they face a battle just to play finals and will drop out of the eight if they can't overcome Adelaide after the bye. The next three games against the Crows, Power and Eagles will be season-defining. Matches against the Lions and GWS are the only wins that could be pencilled in at this stage. Rd 18: Adelaide at the MCG
Rd 19: Port Adelaide at the MCG
Rd 20: West Coast at Patersons Stadium
Rd 21: Brisbane Lions at the MCG
Rd 22: Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium
Rd 23: Hawthorn at the MCG

36 points (nine wins, seven losses) 99.5 per cent

The Suns' loss to the Western Bulldogs has raised the stakes in the next three weeks against the Brisbane Lions, St Kilda and Carlton. Gold Coast probably needs to win those matches before stepping up in class against Port Adelaide at Metricon Stadium and Essendon on the road. Even with three wins from the next five, the Suns could need a round 23 win over West Coast at home to seal an inaugural finals berth.Rd 18: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba
Rd 19: St Kilda at Metricon Stadium
Rd 20: Carlton at Etihad Stadium
Rd 21: Port Adelaide at Metricon Stadium
Rd 22: Essendon at Etihad Stadium
Rd 23: West Coast at Metricon Stadium
28 points (seven wins, nine losses) 108.2 per cent

The Eagles kept their season alive with a dour win over the Brisbane Lions and have closed to within two games of the eight. West Coast is not without a chance in any of its six games on the run home, although it would take a remarkable improvement in form to challenge for finals. Beating Richmond at home next round is a non-negotiable and the Eagles probably need to pinch at least two upset wins from meetings with the Crows, Collingwood and Essendon to stay in the race. They are almost certainly too far adrift.Rd 18: Richmond at Patersons Stadium
Rd 19: Adelaide at Adelaide Oval
Rd 20: Collingwood at Patersons Stadium
Rd 21: Essendon at Etihad Stadium
Rd 22: Melbourne at Patersons Stadium
Rd 23: Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium