Round 27 offers nine players a chance for NRL debuts as teams rest stars before finals.
The final round of the NRL regular season is often a chance for clubs to rest their stars or try out new combinations and tactics.
But for nine players, across the competition, Round 27 represents something far more significant
With finals spots secured and several teams taking the opportunity to manage their biggest names, the door has opened for a group of players who have spent months - and even years - waiting for their chance on the big stage.
Foxsports.com.au delves into the journey of the nine players who could make their NRL debut this weekend.
COBY BLACK (RAIDERS)