The future of several coaches, the Richmond board and Geelong's rise up the ladder are among the items discussed in Australia's metropolitan dailies, today, Thursday, July 29, 2004.

Herald Sun: Richmond's warring factions have called a truce, clearing the path for the club to up the ante in its talks with prospective coaches Terry Wallace and Rodney Eade.

Rodney Eade will fly into town today for what was supposed to be a secret meeting with Collingwood.

Geelong coach Mark Thompson yesterday claimed the pressure of AFL football was getting out of control.

It seems appropriate the head office of Frank Costa's fruit and veg empire is in a former church. After all, as Geelong president, Costa has never lost faith in his football club, even when it was on the brink of financial ruin five years ago.

Melbourne coach Neale Daniher is determined his Demons will not fall victim to new coach syndrome for the second time this season.

Umpire Stuart Wenn and his colleagues will step back in time when they wear heritage uniforms this weekend.