The top eight won't be decided until the very last whistle of the regular season, but it will be the resurgence of Brisbane as an NRL powerhouse that dictates the finals fortunes of several rivals.
Twenty-four hours before the Roosters and Rabbitohs square off with seasons on the line, an under strength Broncos outfit can sew up the club's first minor premiership in 23 years with a win over Melbourne.
Brisbane are already going to be without Adam Reynolds (calf) and Pat Carrigan (foot) for the Storm clash while Kotoni Staggs is likely to join them on the stands through suspension, but a victory on Thursday would put a first-place finish...