The last round of the regular season begins on Thursday night as the Bulldogs take on the Broncos.
Though this matchup doesn't influence the finals, there's still a lot at stake.
With these two prominent NRL clubs already out of playoff contention, both coaches face significant pressure to end the season positively.
Heading into this final round, I've identified five coaches who are under the most strain to retain their jobs for 2027.
Michael Maguire stands at the top of that list for clear reasons.
Following him are Benji Marshall, Jason Ryles, Josh Hannay, and Cameron Ciraldo.
Some might wonder why Ciraldo is included ahead of Ricky Stuart when the Bulldogs are 10th and the Raiders are 12th.
The key difference is that Canberra lacks a history of dismissing coaches.
In contrast, Phil Gould does have that reputation.