To be fair, CCM do not seem to show any signs of fatigue from their travels.
Well in the last 2 weeks, all they have done is bus to Sydney & back.
Their big trip to Kyrgyzstan is in 2 weeks.
Realistically only the VUC (38 pts) can grab a top two spot off the Nix (46 pts) and CCM (43 pts). Mariners won't be as motivated to finish 1st, as much as the Nix - as they juggle their AFC Cup schedule with it's big potential payday. But they definitely want top two as that means they grab Australia's spot in the new AFC Elite Champions League (with an even bigger potential payday).
https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/a-league/20232024/regular-season/r76925/
VUC play Melb City this weekend. Again as Nix fans we cheer for MC. VUC lose, and CCM can probably afford to focus less on the ALM, which will help the Nix.
Edit - oops missed that SFC & WSW can both go to 37 pts, with wins over Perth & Brisbne. Last 2 catchup games. Vamos the Glory & Roar.