NRL finals intensity rises as teams vie for top four positions in last season round.
The NRL finals are here. Sort of.
With glory on the horizon, the intensity has been kicked up a notch with top four and top eight consequences on the line in the last round of the season.
Finals have arrived early for Brisbane, who need to beat a fired up Melbourne side to lock in their top four spot, while Cronulla are ready and waiting to snatch a qualifying final against Canberra.
The Warriors face a massive test too, and need to beat Manly at Brookvale Oval for Daly Cherry-Evans' last home game to get back into the top four, while the Roosters, Dolphins and Sea Eagles still have hope.