Michael Nicholls

Geelong’s top-four grip loosened with a second loss in three games. Sam De Koning is expected back, while Jeremy Cameron is under watch. St Kilda faded late against Sydney and …

Richmond scraped past Essendon in a dire contest, but they’ve lost 13 straight on the road. The Eagles remain wooden spoon favourites, though Harley Reid was lively last week. With …

Michael Voss is under serious pressure as Carlton’s finals hopes dwindle. Mitch McGovern and Orazio Fantasia return, while Adam Saad remains in doubt. The Dees held off North but are …

Sydney’s faint finals hopes remain alive after four wins from their last five. Dane Rampe’s return offsets Tom McCartin’s concussion absence. North Melbourne showed flashes against Melbourne but lose ruckman …

Hawthorn collapsed late against Fremantle and are clinging to a top-eight spot. They’ll again be without Will Day but are back in Tassie, where they typically perform well. Port Adelaide’s …

Brisbane returned to form with a commanding win over Carlton and look to firm up a top-four finish at home, despite injuries to Zac Bailey and Noah Answerth. The Bulldogs …

The Bombers’ season continues to unravel, with six straight losses and a growing injury list headlined by Nic Martin and Will Setterfield. Liam McMahon becomes the 13th debutant in red …

The Broncos have clicked into gear with four straight wins, including a dominant 44-14 win over the Titans last month. Reece Walsh has been electric since returning, and with reinforcements …

Penrith are building nicely despite injury and Origin setbacks, while the Eels are again reeling without Mitch Moses. The Panthers have won the last three derbies but rarely by big …

The Warriors’ depth is being sorely tested after two tough losses and injuries to key playmakers. The Tigers, meanwhile, have shown signs of life behind a makeshift spine. The Warriors …

The Bulldogs have dropped two straight but now face the NRL’s second-leakiest defence in North Queensland. The Cowboys have lost seven of their last nine and continue to concede soft …

The Roosters are reeling from an Origin hangover loss to the Tigers but should bounce back against a Dragons side with just two wins from their last 14 against the …

The surging Storm are gunning for six straight wins as they hit the road to face a patchy Knights outfit. Melbourne have overcome Origin disruptions with aplomb, while Newcastle’s effort …

A pivotal clash in the top-eight race sees the 10th-placed Sharks host the seventh-placed Dolphins, with both clubs locked in a four-way tie on 20 points. Cronulla are struggling, losing …

Port Adelaide and West Coast will square off at Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon in a clash between two sides languishing in the bottom half of the AFL ladder. The …

Sydney will make the trip to Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face a St Kilda side mired in a tough stretch of form. The Swans, while clinging to faint …

Melbourne and North Melbourne will meet at the MCG on Sunday afternoon in a battle between two struggling sides looking to salvage something from a tough season. The Demons have …

Fremantle and Hawthorn are set for a high-stakes Saturday night clash at Optus Stadium, with both clubs firmly in the finals mix. The Dockers slipped a rung below the Hawks …