It's the final week leading up to the big dance for the 2024 NRL season, featuring two thrilling finals that will decide which two teams will be eliminated.
Let's take a look back at how these teams performed when they last faced off during the regular season.
The Roosters head into this week on a high after a strong win against Manly last Saturday, giving them a valuable advantage. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Storm enjoyed a week off to rest and prepare, with the benefit of a home game at AAMI Park.
The Roosters are aiming to make their return to the decider for the first time since their back-to-back titles in 2018-19.
Meanwhile, the Storm want to make its fifth grand final appearance in the past nine years.
The Roosters have struggled against the Storm this year, but can they turn the tide in a crucial finals match-up?
Round 7: 12 Roosters - 18 Storm
Jahrome Hughes opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a clever kick, giving the Storm a strong start. Michael Jennings quickly replied with a try in the 17th minute, but both teams struggled to break through afterwards. Eliesa Katoa then scored from a kick bomb by Munster, putting the Storm ahead 12-6 at halftime.
It was a tightly contested matchup, with both teams needing to elevate their game in the second half. After a back-and-forth battle for the first 25 minutes, Joseph Manu finally found the try line in the 67th minute.
Shortly after, Xavier Coates scored in the 73rd minute, followed by a successful conversion from Nick Meaney, sealing the Storm's victory at 18-12.
Round 20: 24 Storm - 8 Roosters
Jack Howarth made a strong impact in the 13th minute, opening the scoring at AAMI Park, followed closely by a line break from Grant Anderson in the 16th minute. The Roosters finally got on the board with a try from Daniel Tupou, but Anderson quickly responded with a double, putting the Storm ahead 14-4 at halftime.
The second half began on a rocky note for both teams, with Connor Watson sent to the bin, leading to a penalty shot converted by Nick Meaney.
The Roosters fought hard to claw their way back, resulting in a try from Dominic Young. However, it wasn't enough, as Sualauvi Fa'alogo capped off a solid win for the Storm with a try just two minutes before the final whistle.
The Cronulla Sharks have shown they're ready for finals football after a commanding performance against the Cowboys last week. With this victory, they advance to their first preliminary final since 2018, when they were eliminated by the Storm.
This week, they face off against the finals experts, the Penrith Panthers, who are making their fifth consecutive appearance in a preliminary final. The Panthers have a strong motivation to secure a fourth premiership, aiming to send off Nathan Cleary's halfback partner, Jarome Luai, in style.
Round 12: 0 Sharks - 42 Panthers
The Panthers showcased their dominance at the Sharks' home ground, PointsBet Stadium, with an early try from James Fisher-Harris in the 4th minute. Jarome Luai followed up just four minutes later with another try.
Paul Alamoti added to the score in the 25th minute, shortly before Dylan Edwards found the corner of the end zone. Jack Cole capped off a commanding first half with a try right before the break, leaving the Panthers with a staggering 28-0 lead.
The Sharks desperately sought a comeback in the second half, but the Panthers continued to demonstrate their skill, with Liam Henry scoring off a Sharks error. Scott Sorensen added another try, and the Sharks were unable to find the try line themselves, resulting in a clean sweep victory for the Panthers at 42-0.