The Saints hold on in a belter at the MCG as Geelong awaits news on Tom Stewart's injury, while Patrick Dangerfield faces scrutiny over an errant elbow.
Ken Hinkley addresses the bad blood between Port and the Hawks ahead of their clash, as West Coast's coach defends his decision to play a rookie on Jesse Hogan.
The pressure builds on Simon Goodwin as the Demons lose to the Bombers, the Blues fear the worst for an important forward, and the Lions record a 77-year first.
The defending premiers Brisbane get the job done against Port Adelaide at the Gabba, with a potentially serious injury to Sam Powell-Pepper, while Hawthorn beat the Saints at Docklands.
Having lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, the Gold Coast Suns are confident they can buck history in the QClash semifinal against Brisbane after downing Fremantle in Perth.