NRL teams change annually; three enter and three exit the top eight each season.
The NRL has a trend when it comes to the top eight each season.
For the last four seasons, three teams in, and three teams out has been the way of the rugby league world.
2022
In: North Queensland Cowboys, Canberra Raiders, Cronulla Sharks
Out: Gold Coast Titans, Manly Sea Eagles, Newcastle Knights
2023
In: Brisbane Broncos, Newcastle Knights, New Zealand Warriors
Out: South Sydney Rabbitohs, Parramatta Eels, North Queensland Cowboys