Michael Nicholls

Brisbane’s quest for a finals berth gained momentum with a victory over the Crows last round. Now, they face West Coast at Optus Stadium, marking their first encounter there since …

It’s quite a betting spectacle in the final round with Manly heavily favored despite key absences. Tom Trbojevic’s return to fullback is pivotal, but the absence of Daly Cherry-Evans, Jake …

The Giants demonstrated their resurgence as a serious contender in 2024 with a comeback win over the Blues last week. They now face a seemingly straightforward task against the Tigers …

In typical Gold Coast fashion, they continued their interstate struggles with another loss in Melbourne last week. However, returning home, they pose a dangerous challenge for Port Adelaide, who showed …

Based on recent performances and circumstances, losing Izak Rankine for the Crows is a setback heading into their clash against the Saints at home. St Kilda, buoyed by their recent …

The Dragons are gaining favor with bettors this week, and it’s no surprise given Brisbane’s current form. The Broncos have dropped five consecutive games, are missing four players to Origin …

Essendon took a significant step towards finals contention with a notable win over Collingwood, but their consistency against top teams like Melbourne remains a challenge. The Demons, despite inconsistent form, …

The Titans look poised for a commanding victory. With potential returns of Jayden Campbell, Phillip Sami, and AJ Brimson, they bolster a team that recently scored 66 points against the …

The Bulldogs are grappling with their familiar inconsistency after a heavy defeat by Port Adelaide last week. Facing Carlton, who themselves seek redemption, adds to their challenge. Offensively, the Bulldogs …

The Swans are experiencing a minor dip with two consecutive losses, but their narrow margins of defeat (totaling eight points) suggest they’re still formidable. Facing the Kangaroos at the SCG, …

The Hawks were reminded of their rebuilding phase after a heavy defeat to the Cats last week, but they have another chance to prove their mettle against Fremantle this week. …

Collingwood faces a crucial test against Geelong, aiming to demonstrate their ability to adapt under pressure. The Cats, known for their punishing transition play, have themselves struggled recently but showed …

Cronulla faces the challenge of navigating without star halfback Nicho Hynes, sidelined for at least six weeks. However, his absence might offer an opportunity for the team to regroup amid …

It sounds like South Sydney has some key advantages heading into this match against the Dolphins. Despite missing Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray due to injury and Origin duties respectively, …

The Lions are in peak form heading towards September, riding a four-game winning streak and aiming for another victory at home against the Crows. Adelaide has shown flashes of competitiveness …

Canberra aims to rebound from a rough patch as they face Newcastle at GIO Stadium. The Raiders, on a three-game losing streak, showed improvement in a 16-6 loss to Melbourne, …

The Saints continue to struggle, letting another close game slip away as their challenging season unfolds. Facing the Swans, who suffered only their second loss of the year, St Kilda …

St George Illawarra seeks consistency against a surging Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium. The Roosters come off three consecutive wins by double-digit margins, with strong performances against the Bulldogs (26-8) …