If trends continue, Manly are guaranteed to make the Grand Final.
Since Round 5 (when Manly’s season started) they have gone on a continuous streak of 3 wins and then a loss.
So with wins against Parra (crucial) Canberra and Dogs before a loss to Cowboys it all comes down to Roosters losing 2 to see who finishes 4th.
If Manly finish top 4, they win the Grand Final because trend, only needing 3 matches.
A 5th, maybe 6th place finish unfortunately means 4 finals matches, and with a loss in Round 25, 3 wins gets Manly to the GF, with the trend giving them a heart breaking loss.
Maffs.