Only eight teams remain in the hunt for the coveted Provan-Summons Trophy, as the 2021 premiership transitions into its finals series.
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Leading the charge for a number of the remaining teams will be South Coast talents, starting with Friday's showdown between Melbourne and Manly-Warringah at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Bega's Dale Finucane will start at lock forward for the Storm in the first qualifying final, with former Shellharbour Shark Chris Lewis on the extended bench.
While Gerringong's point-scoring machine Reuben Garrick will line up on the wing for the Sea Eagles.
Saturday's action will kick-off at Queensland Country Bank Stadium when the Roosters battle the Titans.
The tri-colours side features Kiama's Josh Morris at centre and Albion Park-Oak Flats' Drew Hutchison at five-eighth.
On the flip side, Kiama's Mitch Rein will start at hooker for Gold Coast - whose side is coached by former Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs Justin Holbrook.
Following that elimination final, the Panthers and Rabbitohs will lock horns at the same venue.
Nowra-born Cody Walker will wear the six jersey for South Sydney in the weekend's second qualifying final.
Wrapping up the four-game slate will be the elimination final between the Eels and Knights, who are both coached by former Batemans Bay Tigers in Brad Arthur and Adam O'Brien.