The tribunal wash-up, the end of the race for the Coleman Medal and the massive build-up to Friday night's derby clash are among the AFL-related items making news in Australia's daily newspapers on Wednesday, 10 August 2005.St Kilda big man Justin Koschitzke escaped with a warning that he was fortunate to beat a striking charge on Tuesday night.The Western Bulldogs' dramatic rejuvenation on the field is being bettered by deals off it, with more than $3 million to be reaped from the re-signing of the club's major sponsor.Richmond champion Wayne Campbell has no regrets at finishing his career agonisingly close to 300 games.Gavin Wanganeen's illustrious playing career could be over in three weeks. The Brownlow medallist and dual premiership player said he was seriously contemplating retirement at the end of the season, despite being agonisingly close to 300 games.Collingwood forward Alan Didak has been cleared of a heart condition but will miss the next two weeks as doctors continue to monitor his health.The Australian: Port Adelaide claimed the reputation of Byron Pickett, rather than any offence he committed on the ground, was the reason he was suspended for two matches last night.Even the normally taciturn Peter Bell has caught derby fever as the hype builds for Friday night's match between Fremantle and West Coast at Subiaco Oval.The Kangaroos may be able to exploit a new chink in St Kilda's dream team on Saturday with their two-pronged big-man attack of Nathan Thompson and Saverio Rocca.The Advertiser: Port Adelaide is compelled to appeal premiership hero Byron Pickett's two-match suspension that increases doubts on the fairness of the new AFL tribunal.Nathan Bock is firming as the Crows' first pick to blanket Port Adelaide's gun forward Warren Tredrea in Saturday night's Showdown XVIII at AAMI Stadium.The Age: The AFL Tribunal reluctantly clears St Kilda's in-form ruckman Justin Koschitzke of striking Geelong's Joel Corey.Wayne Campbell will end his career as one of Richmond's most decorated players at the end of the season.The AFL Players Association severs its six-year relationship with off-field counselling group CD Sports.Mark Williams is eliminated from the race for the Coleman Medal, with the unorthodox Hawthorn full-forward having knee surgery that will end his season.The Kangaroos are masters of the fast finish, coming home stronger than any side in the AFL this year.Garry Lyon is an AFL coach in waiting but the question is when will he take the plunge?The West Australian: Fremantle captain Peter Bell has urged his teammates to stay focused during Friday night's western derby and avoid the ugly scuffles which regularly broke out against Richmond last weekend.West Coast's dominant 2005 season was reflected when the WA state of origin team was announced at the annual 200 Club dinner last night.Sydney Morning Herald: It started with an injury. And now it has ended with an injury, with a stress fracture to the knee forcing Swans utility Matthew Nicks to call time on a career that saw him pull on the tight red-and-white jumper 175 times in the past nine years.Daily Telegraph: The player whose grand final win in 2001 inspired Paul Roos to return to the AFL believes the Swans coach is well placed to fulfil his premiership ambition this year.Courier Mail: Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews is keeping an open mind about using exciting AFL forward Jared Brennan in defence against Sydney on Sunday after labelling Jamie Charman's suspension a waste of resources.Geelong Advertiser: Geelong's chief police inspector has called for footballers Andrew Mackie and Steve Johnson to apologise to police.Geelong president Frank Costa has called on the Cats' playing group to draw strength from each other in the face of adversity.