Herald Sun: Hawthorn is gearing up for a final tilt at Terry Wallace as the battle for his services nears a climax.
Also – There will be no smoke and mirrors: James Hird will lead the Bombers into battle against Carlton at the MCG on Saturday.
And – Melbourne has put contract renegotiations with coach Neale Daniher on hold. While there is little doubt Daniher will be given a new three-year deal, Demons president Paul Gardner said last night he was keen to avoid any disruption to the side's brilliant on-field form.
Adelaide Advertiser: Adelaide still plans to interview coaching candidate Terry Wallace despite the former Western Bulldogs mentor all but ruling out a move out of Victoria last night.
Also – Toby Thurstans will be given the biggest task of his 28-game career when he is used as a support ruckman for Brendon Lade in Sunday's clash with top-of-the-table Melbourne at AAMI Stadium.
The Age: Terry Wallace will meet the full Hawthorn board later this week, only days after being confirmed as Richmond's preferred coach for the next four years.
Also – Carlton's decision on a new home moved a step closer yesterday when a financial analysis of the club's three main options was presented to the board at a seven-hour meeting.
And – St Kilda was last night hopeful of Xavier Clarke recovering in time for the finals after scans yesterday revealed a dislocation within his right knee, but no serious damage.
The Australian: Swans chairman Richard Colless will escape significant financial penalty for his assessment of umpires as "incompetent" after the league yesterday decided against referring the matter to its independent commission for hearing.
Courier Mail: Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews said his side had to be better prepared mentally the week after recording a crushing win.
Daily Telegraph: Swans coach Paul Roos will continue to choreograph weekly training pantomimes whereby the movements of rivals are mimicked by the Swans reserves and in mock game situations.
Geelong Advertiser: Corey Enright is still a chance of returning to the AFL paddock despite having three plates inserted to his severely broken jaw.
Also - Sunday's Skilled Stadium blockbuster has netted Geelong Football Club about $475,000, with club chief executive Brian Cook saying the profit was likely to be slightly higher than the $450,000 the Cats would have posted had the match been switched to Telstra Dome.
