Michael Nicholls

What should have been the match of the round takes place on Saturday night, but with how disappointing the Roosters have been, coupled with the Panthers’ loss of Nathan Cleary, …

The Broncos take on the Knights in what really should be one of the bigger blowouts in Round 15. The Broncs climbed back into equal top spot after a Round …

South Sydney Rabbitohs

The last-placed Dragons take on one of the key Premiership favourites this week in the Rabbitohs and understandably, betting suggests it’s going to be one-sided. Dozer does take his place …

The Dockers might be the official dark horse heading into the second half of the season, but are they a genuine finals chance? Four wins on the trot has Fremantle …

The Adelaide Oval will be a welcome sight for the Crows this week following a tough trip to the top end. Matthew Nicks’ side ran out of steam against the …

The Lions have spent an extra week reflecting on a loss to the Crows in Round 11, a game they’d probably like to have back. Kicking 10 goals to 18 …

The Sea Eagles welcome back some much-needed cavalry and have opened clear favourites ahead of their Friday night clash with the Dolphins. Manly returned to winning form with a thrashing …

The best contest of the round could materialise in the nation’s capital on Friday evening when the resurgent Raiders takes on the Warriors. I had them finishing in the bottom …

A rematch from Round 5 is in order on Friday between the red-hot Power and a Bulldogs side fighting to hang in the finals hunt. Port ran out 14-point winners …

The Titans takes on the Tigers first up on Thursday night, and there is a case to be made for both clubs winning. Incredibly, the Titans have been in and …

Both the Swans and Saints will sport a fresh set of legs on Thursday night following a well-earned bye. Now sitting 12th, the Swans will be hoping to turn over …

Penrith righted the ship in the last three weeks before the Round 13 bye, conceding just 14 points total in disposing of the Warriors, Roosters and Broncos to reclaim their …

North Queensland save some face last week, responding a humiliating 66-18 loss to Wests Tigers with a spirited 26-18 loss at Parramatta despite the absence of four Origin players. The …

Sydney Roosters went into their second bye last weekend ebbing about as low as at any stage during Trent Robinson’s decade at the helm. Slipping to 11th courtesy of five …

A matinee game between Brad Scott and his former club awaits on Sunday. With results going their way, the Bombers suddenly look a sneaky chance to play finals this year …

It was an honorable loss to start the post-Damien Hardwick era at Tiger Land last week. Richmond gave Port a real run for their money at the MCG, but with …

Second-placed Cronulla and third-placed Brisbane head into Round 14 as part of a four-team logjam tied for the competition lead – but the Broncos are shouldering a far heavier State …

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Gold Coast Titans come out of their second bye in ninth spot but on a two-match losing streak, overrun 46-26 by the Knights after leading early in the second half …