Michael Nicholls

Brisbane will be expected to continue its outstanding recent form when it hosts Essendon at the Gabba. Back-to-back commanding victories over Geelong and Sydney have reinforced the Lions’ premiership credentials, …

Melbourne continues to exceed expectations and can edge even closer to a finals berth with victory over Richmond at the MCG. The Demons were dominant for long periods against Hawthorn …

The Western Bulldogs return to Marvel Stadium needing an immediate response after a disappointing defeat to Sydney. They face a West Coast side that again struggled defensively last week, conceding …

Adelaide has the chance to strengthen its top-four position when it hosts a Gold Coast side whose finals hopes are rapidly fading. The Suns have now dropped six straight matches …

Carlton’s remarkable resurgence under interim coach Josh Fraser faces another major test when it takes on Hawthorn at the MCG. The Blues have won seven consecutive matches and edged Richmond …

The Giants return home full of confidence after knocking off ladder leaders Fremantle, extending an impressive recent record against Geelong that now stands at four consecutive victories. The Cats, meanwhile, …

St Kilda and Port Adelaide meet at Marvel Stadium with little margin for error as both clubs attempt to keep their finals aspirations alive. The Saints returned to form in …

Collingwood will look to continue its late-season surge when it meets North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Friday night. The Magpies’ gritty victory over Gold Coast last week highlighted a …

Round 18 begins with one of the most intriguing contests of the weekend as Fremantle hosts Sydney in a clash that could shape the top-four race. The Dockers suffered just …

Newcastle and the Dolphins close the round in a clash that could have significant implications for the race to the finals. The Dolphins escaped with a dramatic victory last week …

Manly heads to CommBank Stadium looking to overcome another setback when it faces a Parramatta side refusing to let its season fade away. The Sea Eagles must now adjust without …

Cronulla faces a crucial test of its top-eight credentials when it travels to Brisbane on Saturday night. The Sharks have remained competitive despite the absence of Nicho Hynes, with Braydon …

St George Illawarra hosts the Wests Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a clash that could prove significant for both clubs’ finals aspirations. The Tigers receive a timely boost with the …

Penrith returns from the State of Origin period looking to strengthen its push towards the top four when it meets South Sydney at CommBank Stadium on Friday night. The Panthers …

North Melbourne faces another important test of its finals credentials when it travels to Adelaide Oval to take on an improving Port Adelaide. The Kangaroos sit inside the top 10 …

St Kilda has an opportunity to reignite its finals hopes when it takes on an Essendon side low on confidence at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. The Saints entered the bye …

Carlton will look to continue its remarkable resurgence when it meets Richmond at the MCG on Saturday night. The Blues have won all six matches since Michael Voss departed as …

Gold Coast’s season is at a crossroads as it prepares to host Collingwood on Saturday afternoon. The Suns have lost five consecutive matches and were restricted to just three goals …