Bulldogs and Sea Eagles struggle for finals; Storm and Raiders eliminated, prompting bottom teams to plan for next season.
The top eight is really starting to take shape now, with the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles up against it to make the finals
The Storm and Raiders, meanwhile, were officially eliminated on the weekend after losses to the Panthers and Broncos.
So, while plenty of teams are still competing for glory in 2026, what about those who are already starting to plan towards next year?
Here, I look at the big question for the bottom nine teams in the competition.