Live: Manly's finals dreams on the line against last-placed Dragons
The Manly Sea Eagles need to beat last-placed St George Illawarra to keep their finals hopes alive, before the Panthers take on the Bulldogs in a clash that will go a long way to deciding the top eight. Follow live.
Canterbury's NRL finals hopes are in jeopardy following a 24-10 loss to Penrith, who move closer to a top-two finish. Second-rower Liam Martin scored a brace as the Panthers secured the top spot on Friday night. The Bulldogs, who have struggled this year, need significant results from other teams to reach the finals. They must beat Brisbane next week and hope the Cowboys lose their upcoming matches.
To secure a finals spot, the Bulldogs must also see Manly lose to the Warriors in the final regular season game. Meanwhile, the Panthers are at the top of the ladder and will likely secure their place in the finals with North Queensland and South Sydney winning their respective games. The game against Penrith showcased a finals-caliber performance from the Panthers, with Liam Martin's double contributing to their victory.
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