The continuing fallout from the Dockers-Saints clash, all the news from the Match Review Panel, Fraser Gehrig in trouble, a Geelong veteran calls it quits, and Cameron Bruce a chance to make an early return from injury are among the AFL-related items making news in Australia's daily newspapers on Tuesday, 23 August 2005.Herald Sun: The AFL has launched an investigation into explosive allegations umpire Matthew Head (left) made an inappropriate comment in the wake of Friday night's Fremantle-St Kilda thriller.St Kilda full-forward Fraser Gehrig has become embroiled in accusations he breached the AFL's religious vilification code in Friday's match against Fremantle.The umpire was right in awarding the match-winning free kick to Melbourne's Jeff White last Saturday night.Just when embattled St Kilda needed a break, it came from within the AFL on Monday.With their finals chances still alive, albeit at long odds, the Western Bulldogs know they cannot dwell in the past nor look too far ahead.Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews on Monday confirmed Jonathan Brown has played his last game in 2005, even if the Lions grab an unlikely finals berth.On all the available data, Brendan Fevola should be playing with the Northern Bullants. Or, not playing at all.Melbourne's last-goal hero Jeff White admitted he was taken aback by the loser mentality of a couple of teammates during a recent tell-all meeting by the sea.St Kilda won't know until late in the week the extent of its losses from its after-the-siren defeat against Fremantle at Subiaco last Friday night.Onballer Cameron Bruce will try to train at full pace on Wednesday in a surprise bid to aid Melbourne's finals push.The Australian: The AFL has reopened an investigation into one of its senior whistleblowers after two passengers on Qantas flight 648 said they heard umpire Matthew Head declare "victory" in the wake of St Kilda's one-point loss to Fremantle in Perth on Friday night.West Coast will try to nurse injury-plagued big man Michael Gardiner through the remainder of the season as it seeks to address concerns over the team's key position stocks.Stopping Matthew Pavlich is critical if Port Adelaide is to defeat Fremantle in Saturday night's finals-or-bust encounter at AAMI Stadium, according to Port's Kane Cornes.Adelaide Advertiser: As much as the clash of the AFL's top-two teams is billed as the ultimate battle of classy midfields, the buck stops with each club's much-questioned forwards.Port Adelaide already has had one dilemma involving Matthew Primus this season - deciding whether he or Warren Tredrea should be captain. Now it could be faced with another.Matthew Clarke is not sure if he is on a comeback trail or a farewell tour. He is assured at least another three AFL games - with two finals - as Adelaide's much-needed back-up ruckman.Matthew Pavlich is the man who stands between Port Adelaide and a fifth consecutive finals appearance.Port Adelaide is calling on its supporters to act as its 23rd player and pack AAMI Stadium on Saturday night.Neil Craig wants the AFL minor premiership. "Absolutely," says the Adelaide coach who has his Crows play for the seemingly jinxed McClelland Trophy at Subiaco Oval on Saturday against league leader West Coast.Port Adelaide is gaining momentum and can play a key role in this year's finals series.The Age: Having spent months trying to negotiate a new deal, Geelong and key midfielder Jimmy Bartel have called off contract talks until the end of the season.Saints have the pluck, shame about their luck.As usual, umpiring controversy has everyone running around like headless chooks.Days before his final game, Richmond elder statesman Wayne Campbell has joined the growing coalition calling for the scrapping of priority draft choices.For perhaps the first time in 171 games at the Brisbane Lions' helm, Leigh Matthews has publicly questioned the physical commitment of his players – expect Michael Voss.Neale Daniher threatened to drop Melbourne marathon man Adem Yze in the lead-up to last week's win over the Western Bulldogs.The West Australian: The missing link in West Coast's premiership quest, vice-captain Andrew Embley, thrust his name in front of the selectors at training on Monday and is now a strong chance to play against Adelaide at Subiaco Oval on Saturday.Geelong Advertiser: Geelong stalwart Brenton Sanderson has announced his retirement from league football.The AFL has quashed Geelong's hopes of playing a pre-season game in New Zealand next year.One of the greatest fanfares of the football season occurred when Terry "TV" Wallace got the job at Richmond.Courier Mail: One of the greatest footballers I played against was former Geelong reserves coach and Hawthorn seven-time premiership player Michael Tuck.