Herald Sun: Surely Matt Maguire won't keep his appointment to represent St Kilda on Sunday, writes Mike Sheahan.
Former Swans full-forward Warwick Capper has admitted taking drugs before two matches with Sydney in 1986.
Shane Woewodin has borne the brunt of Collingwood's fadeout against Essendon on Anzac Day.
Melbourne forward Russell Robertson is a footballer of many talents, but his signature is the high-leaping spectacular mark.
Carlton skipper Anthony Koutoufides has joined coach Denis Pagan in airing his frustration with troubled forward Brendan Fevola.
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has stoutly supported Danny Jacobs, the defender who was under fire from Sav Rocca and the critics last weekend.
The Australian: Shane Woewodin has become the first Brownlow medallist to be dropped from a senior AFL side since 1997, when a 32-year-old Paul Couch hobbled into the Geelong reserves at the end of an illustrious career.
Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade wonders why so many people are baffled by perceived anomalies in the make-up of the premiership table after five rounds.
If his time in the AFL has taught Fremantle big man Matthew Pavlich anything, it is to ignore outside pressures, distractions and speculation.
Adelaide Advertiser: Adelaide coach Neil Craig gets to answer his critics on Saturday. And he will find out – against the unbeaten Kangaroos – just how close his Crows are to playing finals-winning football.
Ben Hart claims Adelaide can win a premiership within three years.
The Age: The opening of Skilled Stadium's new stand means less chance of access for away fans.
The Kangaroos turn their back on Carlton and vow to remain at Arden Street.
Hawthorn omits talented youngsters Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead from its round six line-up.
Fremantle should drop Jeff Farmer, according to the Docker's former teammate David Schwarz.
Burgeoning cult figure Josh Thurgood is renowned for his courage as much as for his distinctive hair after just a handful of games for Hawthorn.
The West: Shaun McManus' fight for survival in Fremantle's best 22 is on again in earnest after the veteran was dropped from the team to play Melbourne at the MCG tomorrow.
Geelong Advertiser: Geelong coach Mark Thompson believes Sunday's opening of the redeveloped Skilled Stadium will mark the beginning of its reign as a House of Pain for opposition clubs.
Sydney Morning Herald: While the Swans head west to prepare to face an undefeated West Coast, their only fit specialist ruckman, Darren Jolly, will fly south.
Courier Mail: Hardened Lions defender Chris Scott said an intense healthy rivalry and "some feeling" existed with Essendon, but there was no animosity or scores to settle in tomorrow night's AFL clash at Telstra Dome.
