NRL finals approach, intensifying competition as Penrith faces crucial matches impacting top rankings this weekend.
The NRL finals are so close you can smell them.
With glory on the horizon, the intensity has been kicked up a notch with top four and top eight consequences on the line.
Penrith's stunning loss to Canberra could reverberate through the competition in round 26.
Their grudge match against Canterbury on Thursday night is one of four huge games that could make or break seasons this weekend.