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Right direction: Senior coach Paul Roos (left) and his Senior Assistant coach Simon Goodwin.

Six pointers: Your guide to Round 23

Things to look out for in Round 23: Big matches that will shape the final make-up of the top eight, sacked Kangaroos possibly saying goodbye to their fans, the end of the Paul Roos era and Matthew Pavlich's last game.

North Melbourne veteran Brent Harvey.

'Sad' Boomer thanks North Melbourne fans

Brent Harvey is at peace with North Melbourne's decision to bring his time at Arden Street to an end but has not ruled out playing on with another club next year.

Roos forward Jarrad Waite (centre) has been plagued by injuries this season after joining the club in 2015.

Ex-coach takes aim at protected Roos

Former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley has taken a veiled swipe at Jarrad Waite after the Kangaroos decided to move on club stalwarts Brent Harvey, Drew Petrie and Michael Firrito on Wednesday instead of the injury-plagued forward.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: West Coast players celebrate victory during the round 21 AFL match between the Greater ...

Six pointers: Your guide to Round 22

Things to look out for this weekend: A couple of matches that have a huge bearing on the make-up of the top eight and a host of milestone matches.

Essendon's Michael Hurley has yet to make a decision on his future with the club.

Zaharakis hopes Hurley, Watson make decisions soon

Essendon midfielder David Zaharakis was hopeful that banned teammates Michael Hurley and Jobe Watson would make a decision on their futures soon so the club could start planning for next season and beyond.

The Hawks' Cyril Rioli bumps Demon Clayton Oliver.

Unfazed Rioli will bump again

Despite coming perilously close to a suspension a fortnight ago, Hawthorn superstar Cyril Rioli will not think twice about laying an opponent out if the opportunity presented itself again.