Michael Nicholls

The Pies were stunned by the Suns but will be boosted by Brody Mihocek and Pat Lipinski’s return. They’ve dominated Fremantle in recent years and will be eager to bounce …

Both teams are in strong form and pushing for a top-four finish. The Crows have won three straight, led by Jordan Dawson’s stellar form. Gold Coast stunned Collingwood but lose …

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 …