And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years | Nick Tedeschi

The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership

After 27 rounds, the eight finalists have been locked in and there is nows what appears to be the most open premiership in years. Injuries, ladder position and some questionable form have ensured the playoffs begin without a clear favourite and with most teams given some hope of lifting the Provan-Summons Trophy on the first Sunday in October.