The first week of the finals saw plenty of gripping clashes, with three games decided by less than 10 points.
Newcastle and Gold Coast were both eliminated in close encounter, while the Storm and Rabbitohs earned themselves a week off in their impressive victories.
There will be plenty of big decisions this week heading into week two, with Sam Verrills and Junior Paulo both potentially facing suspension after incidents over the weekend.
Penrith will be hoping to welcome back Dylan Edwards and Moses Leota, after the pair missed out on their loss to Souths.
Here's how every side is likely to line up in week 2 of the finals.
MANLY SEA EAGLES VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Friday 17th September, BB Print Stadium (7.50pm)
Sea Eagles predicted team:
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Morgan Harper
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Kieran Foran
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Josh Aloiai
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Martin Taupau
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Josh Schuster
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Dylan Walker
15. Karl Lawton
16. Sean Keppie
17. Taniela Paseka
Sea Eagles team news:
Lachlan Croker (back) was a late withdrawal from the clash with Melbourne, but should be fit to return for this weekend's game.
Expect to see Karl Lawton revert to the bench and Curtis Sironen drop out of the 17.
Roosters predicted team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Adam Keighran
5. Matt Ikuvalu
6. Drew Hutchison
7. Lachlan Lam
8. Jared Waera-Hargreaves
9. Sam Verrills
10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley
14. Sam Walker
15. Isaac Liu
16. Egan Butcher
17. Fletcher Baker
Roosters team news:
Sam Verrills is facing a potential suspension for a high shot on Brian Kelly. If he is ruled out, Lachan Lam could potentially switch to hooker and Ben Marschke will likely come into the side.
Sio Siu Taukeiaho (leg) managed just two minutes in the win over the Titans and will be monitored during the week. Expect to see him named in the front-row, with Ben Thomas the likely replacement in the 17 if he is ruled out.
Nat Butcher (knee) remains sidelined, but with no set timeframe for his return, he could be a late inclusion for the sudden-death clash.
PENRITH PANTHERS VS PARRAMATTA EELS
Saturday 18th September, BB Print Stadium (7.50pm)
Panthers predicted team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Stephen Crichton
3. Paul Momirovski
4. Matt Burton
5. Brian To'o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Api Koroisau
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Mitch Kenny
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Tevita Pangai Junior
17. Liam Martin
Panthers team news:
Dylan Edwards (foot) and Moses Leota (calf) were both late outs against South Sydney, but are expected to be fit to return against the Eels.
Edwards will take his spot at fullback, pushing Stephen Crichton to the wing and Charlie Staines out of the side. Matt Eisenhuth will miss out with Leota's likely return.
Scott Sorensen (arm) won't be back this week, but could push for a return in the prelims if Penrith make it through.
Eels predicted team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Haze Dunster
3. Will Penisini
4. Waqa Blake
5. Blake Ferguson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Ray Stone
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Marata Niukore
13. Nathan Brown
14. Will Smith
15. Bryce Cartwright
16. Isaiah Papali'i
17. Makahesi Makatoa
Eels team news:
No changes flagged at this stage for Parramatta, however front-rower Junior Paulo could be in hot water for a shoulder charge against Newcastle.
Ryan Matterson missed out on selection against the Knights, with Brad Arthur favouring Shaun Lane and Marata Niukore in the second-row, but could bring the star forward back in against Penrith.