After 27 rounds of action, the NRL finals have arrived and there are some major selection decisions facing all eight coaches.
South Sydney head into the post-season with an almost fully fit squad for the first time in what feels like forever, but coach Wayne Bennett has one big call to make around a key position ahead of their elimination clash with Newcastle.
Wayne Bennett has a huge decision to make. Getty Images
The Knights, meanwhile, copped a crushing blow in round 26 before the bye and will be light on forwards, with two big boppers on the sidelines.
Trent Robinson took a cautious approach and rested a bunch of Roosters stars in the last round, but will welcome all of them back to play Penrith, who are also looking strong at the right time of year, in a blockbuster qualifying final.
Cronulla are sweating on the fitness of their most important player, while the Cowboys are taking a gamble and heading to the judiciary on Tuesday night.
The other qualifying final will pit the Dolphins against the Warriors, with both clubs expected to name nearly full-strength outfits.
Nine.com.au has all the early mail for week one of the finals below.
Friday
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights, Allianz Stadium (7.50pm)
Rabbitohs predicted team: 1. Matt Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jye Gray 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Sean Keppie 17. Jamie Humphreys 18. Adam Elliott 19. Latrell Siegwalt
Rabbitohs team news: Tallis Duncan (hamstring) was rested last week but should return in the back-row, offsetting the loss of Euan Aitken (shoulder). There is some uncertainty around the fullback spot, but Matt Dufty appears likely to get the nod over Jye Gray after coach Bennett said the pint-sized fan favourite only played against the Roosters in the final round to get some match fitness.
Knights predicted team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dom Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Tyson Frizell 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Cody Hopwood 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Francis Manuleleua 13. Mat Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Thomas Cant 16. Lachlan Crouch 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Fletcher Hunt 19. Diesel Hagan
Knights team news: Jacob Saifiti (suspension) and Trey Mooney (shoulder) are both sidelined for the rest of the season, leaving a huge hole in the front-row. Tyson Frizell will likely slot in at prop, as will young gun Cody Hopwood. Phoenix Crossland (knee) will return at hooker, pushing Harrison Graham to the bench. Rookie back-rower Francis Manuleleua (elbow) is racing the clock to be fit.
Saturday
New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins, Go Media Stadium (4.05pm)
Warriors predicted team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Adam Pompey 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Leka Halasima 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitch Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Sam Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Jackson Ford 18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 19. Taine Tuaupiki
Warriors team news: Jackson Ford (pectoral) is in line for a return, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (collarbone) is an outside chance of playing. Leka Halasima (ankle) will return at centre, while Wayde Egan and Kurt Capewell should be back from a round 27 rest. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is expected to win the fullback spot, with Taine Tuaupiki to be named on the six-man bench.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is in doubt. Getty Images
Dolphins predicted team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Flegler 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Tom Gilbert 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Max Plath 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Morgan Knowles 16. Francis Molo 17. Felise Kaufusi 18. Brad Schneider 19. Ray Stone
Dolphins team news: Selwyn Cobbo (ankle) and Kodi Nikorima (hamstring) are both expected back after being rested in the final round. Kristian Woolf will have a full-strength team at his disposal and has plenty of depth to choose from.
Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys, Allianz Stadium (7.50pm)
Sharks predicted team: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. KL Iro 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cam McInnes 14. Hohepa Puru 15. Jesse Colquhuon 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Billy Burns 18. Braden Hamlin-Uele 19. Sam Stonestreet
Sharks team news: All eyes will be on five-eighth Braydon Trindall (shoulder), who is racing the clock to return from injury. Nicho Hynes, Blayke Brailey, Teig Wilton and KL Iro will all return after being rested last weekend. Mawene Hiroti (ribs) is under a cloud, with Siosifa Talakai a potential centre option. Young gun Michael Gabrael (suspension) won’t be available after copping a two-game ban.
Braydon Trindall has been out with a shoulder injury. Fox League
Cowboys predicted team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tom Chester 5. Robert Derby 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Thomas Mikaele 18. John Bateman 19. Kai O’Donnell
Cowboys team news: Reuben Cotter is set to fight his careless high tackle charge in a bid to play in Saturday’s clash. If he loses at the judiciary, Cotter will miss two matches. Jeremiah Nanai (knee) and Griffin Neame (toe) are both expected to return in a timely boost. Murray Taulagi (concussion) won’t play again this year.
Sunday
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters, CommBank Stadium (4.05pm)
Panthers predicted team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Tom Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Liam Henry 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Luke Garner 18. Luron Patea 19. Blaize Talagi
Panthers team news: Isaah Yeo (pectoral) and Mitch Kenny (leg) both got through their returns unscathed and will start in the forward pack. Paul Alamoti (knee) is racing the clock, but should be named at centre. Jack Cole will retain the five-eighth spot with Jack Cogger (suspension) still on the sidelines.
Isaah Yeo is back for Penrith. Getty Images
Roosters predicted team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Salesi Foketi 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Angus Crichton 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Egan Butcher
Roosters team news: Trent Robinson will welcome back all of his rested stars, while Victor Radley (concussion) and Angus Crichton (foot) are also expected back in a major boost. Sam Walker (ankle) will be out injured, with Hugo Savala and Daly Cherry-Evans to play together in the halves.