The regular season is coming to an end, and many fans are looking towards the finals series and the NRL Grand Final.
With the likes of Melbourne, Penrith and South Sydney dominating throughout the year, the competition is about to heat up as the best sides go head-to-head.
With ongoing COVID dramas in NSW, this year's Grand Final looks set to be played in Queensland, with the competition relocating there and scheduled to remain there for the rest of 2021.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2021 NRL Grand Final.
WHEN IS THE 2021 NRL GRAND FINAL?
This year's NRL Grand Final will take place on Sunday October 3rd.
Like previous years, kick-off will likely take place at 7.30pm (AEDT).
WHERE IS THE 2021 NRL GRAND FINAL?
At this stage, the venue for the NRL Grand Final hasn't been confirmed - however it is likely to take place at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
With the NRL remaining in Queensland for the remainder of the regular season, expect to see that continue into the finals series as the COVID crisis in NSW continues.
WILL FANS BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE 2021 NRL GRAND FINAL?
Assuming that nothing changes in regards to COVID up north, expect to see fans allowed to attend the NRL Grand Final this year.
Fans were back in attendance in round 22 for the NRL after restrictions were lifted in Queensland, and that is likely to continue unless anything unforseen happens.
HOW TO WATCH THE 2021 NRL GRAND FINAL
As with every other season, the NRL Grand Final will be broadcast live and exclusive on Channel Nine.
Fox League will show a replay of the game immediately after full-time.
WHO WILL PERFORM PRE-GAME ENTERTAINMENT AT 2021 NRL GRAND FINAL?
The pre-game entertainment for this year's NRL Grand Final is yet to be confirmed.
Last year, Amy Shark performed at the Grand Final at ANZ Stadium.
JACINDA ARDERN RULES OUT NRL GRAND FINAL IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has all but scuppered the proposal for the NRL grand final to be held across the ditch this year.
Over the weekend, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo told the Sydney Morning Herald New Zealand was in the mix to host the season decider if crowds can't get to the game in Australia.
The comments came following Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener which was played in front of 47,000 fans at Auckland's Eden Park after the Wallabies were granted entry into New Zealand as part of the now-closed Trans-Tasman bubble.
As the NRL continues to hemorrhage funds following the competition's move to Queensland, the chance to recoup some of their losses on a grand final relocation will certainly be appealing.
Ardern however flagged the significant challenges that would come with New Zealand's tough quarantine measures.
"All that the Wallabies had was the ability to travel like a New Zealander," Ardern told The AM Show.
"You remember we had that one week window where you could come in? They came in in that one week window.
"That's now over. The NRL teams would have to go into quarantine - just like every other New Zealander from Australia."
2021 NRL GRAND FINAL BETTING ODDS
Melbourne ($2.25) are the betting favourites with three rounds remaining in the regular season, with Penrith ($3.75) and South Sydney ($5) the only other clubs in single-figure odds.
As it stands, only three clubs - Brisbane, Canterbury and North Queensland - have been mathematically ruled out of finals contention.
See below for the full betting odds as of Monday August 16th, courtesy of Sportsbet.
| CLUB | ODDS |
| Melbourne Storm | $2.25 |
| Penrith Panthers | $3.75 |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs | $5 |
| Manly Sea Eagles | $12 |
| Sydney Roosters | $17 |
| Newcastle Knights | $67 |
| Parramatta Eels | $67 |
| Canberra Raiders | $101 |
| Gold Coast Titans | $101 |
| Cronulla Sharks | $151 |
| New Zealand Warriors | $201 |
| Wests Tigers | $501 |
| St George Illawarra Dragons | $501 |