Michael Nicholls

Penrith is one of the safest bets in the NRL when coming off a loss. The Panthers have an impressive 15-2 record against the spread in the last four seasons …

The Storm and Dolphins have met twice before, with both games being close affairs decided by just six or eight points. This is their first clash at AAMI Park, and …

In one of the few dead-rubbers of the final round, the Suns and Tigers face off at the MCG to close out disappointing seasons. Richmond will bid farewell to Dusty …

The Cats are limping into the AFL finals, failing to make a strong statement as a top-four side in the season’s second half. Despite their struggles, Geelong is poised to …

Brisbane is heavily favored in this must-win clash, but with key players like Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam, and Payne Haas sidelined, this game has potential danger written all over it. …

Collingwood faces a nearly impossible task to keep their title defence alive, needing to beat Melbourne by at least 100 points, hope Carlton loses to St Kilda by a similar …

The New Zealand Warriors are set to bid farewell to club legend Shaun Johnson on Friday night, renaming the stadium in his honor and planning plenty of fanfare. However, it’s …

This clash has plenty at stake, with the Tigers fighting to avoid the wooden spoon and the Sea Eagles chasing a Top 4 spot. Adding to the drama is Luke …

This game to close out the round is compelling for all the right reasons. Carlton’s disastrous 74-point loss to Hawthorn last week has cast serious doubt on their finals aspirations, …

Both the Sharks and Knights enter this clash off impressive wins, but Cronulla looks like the clear bet. Despite missing Trindall and Hynes in the halves, the Sharks can dominate …

The “Showtime” Hawks have become the talk of the footy world after dismantling Carlton last week, solidifying their spot in the top eight. Hawthorn’s aggressive ball movement and their ability …

St George Illawarra faces a challenging test this week, compounded by a disrupted preparation. Kyle Flanagan has been suspended for four weeks due to a biting incident involving Stephen Crichton, …

The Bulldogs’ complete no-show against the Crows last week could have lingering effects, but for now, Luke Beveridge’s focus must be on keeping his team locked in against a North …

The Roosters and Eels have a history of high-scoring games, making this matchup a prime candidate for plenty of points, even if not all from the favoured Roosters. The Eels …

The Bombers are entering the final fortnight aiming to play spoiler, with their season not panning out as hoped. Brad Scott’s side has endured back-to-back heartbreaking one-point losses, most recently …

Expect a high-scoring affair when the Sea Eagles host the Warriors to kick off the Friday doubleheader. Manly has been on fire offensively, averaging 39.5 points in their last four …

Penrith appears to be in a strong position, so it’s surprising to see them drift in the betting from 5.5-point favourites to 3.5-point favourites. Despite the absences of Liam Martin …

Adelaide is in desperate need of a win to keep their finals hopes alive, but they face a tough challenge against the Western Bulldogs. The Bulldogs, strong both at home …