An early comeback for a Saints superstar, some advice for the battling Blues and tribunal woes for West Coast are among the AFL-related items making news in Australia's daily newspapers on Tuesday, 19 July 2005.

Herald Sun: St Kilda has not ruled out the shock early return of superstar Nick Riewoldt for Friday night's clash with Collingwood.

Carlton can start its redevelopment as early as October – provided Ian Collins holds his nerve.

An impulsive decision to come to the aid of a West Coast teammate has further disrupted Michael Gardiner's season.

The AFL will meet the Federal Government on Tuesday and is expected to agree to become compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency drug code.

Two of Geelong's injury-riddled big names, Steve Johnson and Tom Harley, are set to resume in the VFL this week.

When Hawthorn youngsters Jordan Lewis and Lance Franklin thought they were pretty hot, their teammates had the perfect remedy . . . an icy dawn dip in Port Phillip Bay.

Courier Mail: Inspirational Brisbane Lion Jonathan Brown is battling osteitis pubis and the Lions are only hopeful he will line up against Essendon on Saturday.

The Australian: Brisbane may be forced to abandon its bold experimentation with Jonathan Brown as a super-sized midfielder following confirmation that the champion centre half-forward is battling the debilitating condition osteitis pubis.

Melbourne coach Neale Daniher has challenged his men to be daring. He has named senior players and held them to account. He has spoken of frank and honest assessments and the need to make hard calls.

Adelaide Advertiser: AFL boss Andrew Demetriou has closed the door on extra AFL games in Adelaide – either at Adelaide Oval or AAMI Stadium.

Dean Laidley be warned. All year the resurgent Crows have thrived on defying their critics - and now they are lining up the Kangaroos coach.

Mark Williams has forecast the Power would make "six to eight" personnel changes at the end of the season.

The Age: Carlton full-forward Brendan Fevola admits making a false allegation against Fremantle's Justin Longmuir.

Ben Cousins' has become the earliest odds-on Brownlow favourite ever.

Glenn Archer and Leigh Colbert are given extra time to choose whether to retire or play on.

The Western Bulldogs conceded their side's finals hopes are over following the 74-point away loss to Adelaide.

Magpies Dane Swan and Julian Rowe will be disciplined for turning up late to a Saturday morning training session.

Collingwood ruckman Josh Fraser is unlikely to play again this season as the club opts to rest his injured knee.

The West Australian: Dual West Coast premiership player Peter Wilson has blasted the AFL judiciary for making a tough game soft as the Eagles decided to cop controversial striking charges against Michael Gardiner and Dean Cox.

Fremantle should commit to retaining Peter Bell as captain for next year to avoid constant talk that Matthew Pavlich is ready for the job, inaugural skipper Ben Allan said on Monday.

Geelong Advertiser: Punters collected more than $200,000 from TAB Sportsbet after Geelong's plunge win over Port Adelaide on Saturday.

Sydney Morning Herald: West Coast's in-form ruckman Dean Cox has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of striking by the AFL match review panel. However, the Eagles may be without his fellow big man Michael Gardiner, handing Sydney an advantage in their season-defining match against the runaway ladder leaders on Sunday.