LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
As the NRL season hurtles towards the finals, the race for a top-eight finish is heating up like a scorching summer day at the beach.
With just ten rounds left on the calendar, teams are jostling for position on the ladder like thoroughbreds vying for the lead at the final turn.
A crowded leaderboard sees only four points separating 4th place and 12th place, with only a select few feeling confident of booking their spot in the postseason.
It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, with every tackle, try, and conversion crucial in determining who will be left standing when the dust settles.
Zero Tackle has dissected each team's standing and remaining fixtures with the precision of a veteran coach crafting a game plan.
Who will rise to the occasion and secure their place in the finals, and who will be left wondering what might have been as they turn their sights to next season?
In the grind towards the playoffs, fans can keep track of the action with the live ladder, updated in real-time with every score over the final stretch of the season.
The drama is set to unfold like a classic Grand Final showdown, with twists and turns aplenty as teams battle it out for a shot at glory.
So strap yourselves in, footy fans, because the ride to the finals promises to be a wild one.
Grab your jerseys, don your team colors, and get ready to witness the heart-pounding action that only Rugby League can deliver.
It's game on, and anything can happen in this exhilarating sprint to the finish line.