Herald Sun: Essendon has dumped erratic forwards Damian Cupido and Nathan Lovett-Murray for tonight's Telstra Dome clash with Fremantle.
Also – Fremantle coach Chris Connolly has declared the club is confronting its travel demons head-on as evidence mounts his players are still nothing but a bunch of "Home Boys".
And – Collingwood has sought the opinions of alternative remedy specialists in a bid to get captain Nathan Buckley fit.
Adelaide Advertiser: Warren Tredrea always wears one. On Sunday he will be worn like one. The Glove – Geelong defender Matthew Scarlett – is coming to town and he has the Port Adelaide star in his sights.
Also – He's the man for all occasions and Saturday is no exception as Adelaide captain Mark Ricciuto celebrates his 250th AFL episode against Hawthorn.
The Age: Collingwood took another step in the right direction last night when it named Josh Fraser, Scott Burns and Tarkyn Lockyer for tomorrow night's Telstra Dome clash with the Kangaroos.
Also – Nathan Thompson has been named in the Hawthorn side to play Adelaide at the MCG tomorrow, a day after announcing to the world that he has clinical depression.
And – Richmond was poised yesterday to secure Leighton Wood as chief executive and club champion Mark Coughlan to a three-year deal.
The Australian: AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou yesterday eased concerns that a looming $2 million deficit would threaten Richmond's ability to trade through the season.
Courier Mail: Injury-troubled Brisbane recalled a couple of veterans and the AFL recalled its "goal umpire from hell" for Sunday's clash with Melbourne at the Gabba.
Daily Telegraph: Paul Roos had no idea tomorrow night's important clash against the Western Bulldogs would be his 400th AFL game as a player and coach.
Geelong Advertiser: Geelong will be without hard-working midfielder Joel Corey for up to a month following arthroscopy on his right knee yesterday.
Also – Port Adelaide could be bolstered with the return of star duo Gavin Wanganeen and Byron Pickett when it hosts Geelong on Sunday.
West Australian: South Australian teenager Sam Butler is a stunning selection to make his debut for West Coast against Richmond tomorrow, just days after being in doubt with a hamstring injury.
Also – Revenge is not on the menu, even though victory over Essendon at Telstra Dome tonight will be Fremantle's biggest ever away scalp, coach Chris Connolly said yesterday.
