Daniel is an Age sports reporter.
St Kilda coach Alan Richardson says he is confident the uncertainty surrounding the futures of Nick Riewoldt and Leigh Montagna will have no bearing on the Saints as their season reaches a critical juncture.
St Kilda will monitor internal rumblings at Sandringham with doubts surrounding the long-term viability of their partnership following AFL Victoria's confirmation on Thursday that the VFL Development League would be discontinued at season's end.
A freak eye injury will keep Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt sidelined for at least one match as the Tigers look to consolidate their top four spot.
Tom Harley was confirmed as Sydney's next chief executive on Tuesday with the Swans unveiling another succession plan for their leadership.
North Melbourne hope an extensive injury list is eased this week with five players facing fitness tests ahead of Saturday's clash against Melbourne.
Richmond leader Jack Riewoldt concedes he has "no idea" whether the Tigers' ascension to the top four will help sway Dustin Martin to stay at Punt Road but says it's clear that Martin is "loving" life at the Tigers.
Stirring come-from-behind win against a flagging GWS leaves top-four Tigers facing tough selection decisions.
Greater Western Sydney forward Toby Greene is again in hot water after being reported for striking Richmond star Alex Rance at the MCG on Sunday.
Max Gawn says Melbourne focused on turning around their "sh--house" recent starts before blitzing Port Adelaide early at the MCG.
Fast-maturing Melbourne withstood a second-half barrage from Port Power to keep their finals run on track.
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