In an electrifying finish to the NRLW season, Parramatta emerged victorious with a 33-28 comeback against North Queensland, while the Sharks defeated the Dragons 16-8, securing a wooden spoon for their rivals.
Despite none of the teams being in finals contention, each match held significance, as both squads aimed to end the season on a high note.
Both matches utilized a new rule permitting the team conceding a try to choose whether to kick off or receive, resulting in favorable outcomes for the teams that opted to receive.
The Eels showcased their tenacity at CommBank Stadium, rallying from a 16-point deficit with five tries in the second half.
North Queensland's Charlize Lloyd-Phillips opened the score just four minutes in but sustained a suspected ACL injury during the play.
Parramatta quickly countered with Rory Owen's sixth try of the season, before Ash Marsters extended the Cowboys' lead to 10-6 at halftime.
In the second half, the Cowboys surged ahead 22-6 after tries from Alisha Foord and Makenzie Weale.
However, the Eels responded, scoring through Zali Fay and Jasmin Morrissey, narrowing the gap after Kennedy Cherrington was sin-binned.
Keilee Joseph scored two tries to tie the game, but Nadia Windleborn then briefly put the Cowboys back on top.
Joseph leveled the scores again, but Rachael Pearson's late one-pointer and Owen's impressive 90-meter try solidified the Eels' dramatic win.
Meanwhile, in the second game, the Sharks delivered a strong performance at Allianz Stadium, dethroning the Dragons.
For the first 20 minutes, the match was bogged down in errors, but Dragons' Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis broke the deadlock with a try just before halftime.
Chantay Kiria-Ratu quickly responded for the Sharks with a fine assist to China Polata, who raced 50 meters for a try.
Cronulla's Georgia Hannaway and Ellie Johnston added further tries, cementing their lead despite a strong stand from the Dragons.
Shenae Ciesiolka managed a consolation try for the Dragons in her milestone 50th appearance, but it ultimately meant little in the outcome.