Michael Nicholls

Fremantle’s season will not extend into September thanks to just one win in their last six games. They were thumped by Carlton to the tune of 53 points two weeks …

We head from a cracker at The Gabba straight into a top of the table clash at Adelaide Oval. Port were given a bit of a reality check last weekend …

The Brisbane Lions fell agonisingly close at the MCG last Friday, losing by the smallest margin possible against Melbourne. They will feel like it was a missed opportunity after leading …

Carlton are looking to win their fifth straight game by 50+ points, something that has been achieved only twice before, by Geelong in both 1989 and 2008. The Cats went …

Richmond were looking for a percentage boost last week in Perth against West Coast but they managed to win by just 38 points. The Tiges are hitting form at the …

Essendon has won one game in the last four rounds with their latest loss their most disappointing. Their trip to Geelong on Saturday evening was a stark reminder of just …

Probably not a game that anyone will remember, but betting suggests we might be in for a close contest when the Dragons take on the Tigers on Thursday night. Both …

The sixth-placed Warriors are aiming to join third-placed Cronulla Sharks on 26 points in this tantalising Sunday afternoon clash, while both teams have a bit of a point to prove. …

The Dolphins have turned a corner in the past fortnight, but they still loom very much as outsiders in the Top 8 race – and a maiden clash with two-time …

Another massively pivotal encounter to close Round 20 that could prove season-defining for both clubs. Four spots on the ladder separate seventh-placed Parramatta and Gold Coast, but the Titans will …

Their pride restored somewhat last weekend, Canterbury Bulldogs head back to Belmore Sports Ground for a clash with the high-flying Brisbane Broncos. The ailing Bulldogs were pumped 66-0 at home …

A massive clash for both clubs, with North Queensland Cowboys in a share of seventh place (ninth on for-and-against) on 22 points and the outright 10th Manly Sea Eagles just …

With their byes all done and dusted, and only one remaining game against a team below them on the ladder, time is running out for Sydney Roosters to stake their …

Four wins from their last five games has left the Tigers firmly in control of their own destiny. Andrew McQualter has done a terrific job since Damien Hardwick stepped down, …

Good luck getting a read on the Adelaide Crows anytime soon. Just when it looked like Matthew Nicks’ side was destined to play finals, they cough up another disheartening loss …

West Coast looks to have the wooden spoon wrapped up at this point, but this could still prove a crucial clash between 16th and 17th on the ladder. The Hawks …

Three weeks can make a big difference in footy. The Blues are right back in the hunt for a finals berth on the back of a hat-trick of wins, dismantling …

There will be a finals-like feel in the air on Saturday in old Geelong town. The Cats are back in the eight following last week’s percentage boosting win over North …