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Thomas keen to retain Callaghan
Thomas said that it was an 'unfortunate' situation, but he added that Callaghan would remain with the club and will take part in the training camp to London. "'Callas' is a tremendous clubman and club person and we hold him in high regard. He's selflessly gone about accepting the decision we've made and we'll be drafting him back," Thomas told afl.com.au. "As far as we're concerned, it's just paperwork and we're hoping it turns out that way."
More - Matt Burgan - afl.com.au - 23Oct03

Lyon ready to coach
The Tim Watson era at St.Kilda was thought to have marked the end of the days when a high-profile former champion player turned media commentator could step straight from the commentary box to the coaching box. But (Garry) Lyon would appear to be worth the punt for a club some time down the track. He is an excellent man manager and would mix easily within all parts of a football club, from the board to the cheer squad.
More - Ashley Browne - afl.com.au - 28Oct03

Saints leave Black home
Heath Black won't be joining his St Kilda teammates tonight for the club's London training camp. An undisclosed medical condition is the reason, but it seems there's more than a medical matter at the heart of his withdrawal from the trip. While both St Kilda and the Black camp were coy on the issue last night, it appears the aborted plan to send him back to Fremantle has been revived.
More - Mike Sheahan, with Shannon McRae - HeraldSun- 25Oct03

AFL rejects free agency
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou yesterday ruled out introducing free agency to the league, but issued a warning to clubs about their treatment of players. AFL investigations officer Ken Wood is looking into the deal under which former Hawthorn forward Jade Rawlings is almost certain to be at the Western Bulldogs next year. Rawlings wanted to be traded to the Kangaroos, but Hawthorn could not agree to a deal.
More - Craig O'Donoghue - TheAge - 25Oct03
AFL rejects Sat. payout (WAFL) - John McGrath - WestAust - 25Oct03

London calling for hard-working Saints
"At the end of the day we have won one premiership by one point in 105 years or whatever it is, and that's a pretty poor return," Thomas said. "(Grand finals) don't come around often and when they do we are not that good at them. If we keep doing things the way we have done them we are going to get the same result, so we have to change our behaviour to direct the place towards success."
More - Jon Ralph - Sunday Herald Sun - 26Oct03

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