LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a crucial clash between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night, the top-placed Broncos suffered a slip-up, allowing the Storm to claim victory.
This result means that the New Zealand Warriors will have to wait until today's games to determine their week one finals opponents.
Had the Broncos won, they would have secured the minor premiership and set up a rematch against Melbourne in the finals.
This would have ensured a play-off between Penrith and the Warriors, regardless of the outcome of their final matches.
However, the Storm's impressive win propelled them to third place, pushing the Warriors down to fourth.
Now, the outcome of the Warriors-Dolphins and Penrith-North Queensland encounters will determine the final play-off mix.
If the Warriors win and the Panthers also emerge victorious, the Warriors will move back up to third place and the Panthers will claim the minor premiership.
This will then lead to the Brisbane Broncos facing the Warriors in the week one finals, while Penrith will take on Melbourne.