A series of injuries and suspensions to the leading contenders has thrown the race to the title wide open as teams jockey for finals positions in the remaining four rounds.
The loss of Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen has placed uncertainty around the finish to the regular season for the premiership favourites in the Panthers and Storm, while the Eels are flying despite an injury to Mitchell Moses.
Only eight teams will get a crack at knockout footy in September and push their claim for a tilt at the premiership.