The 2026 NRL season is over, and it's time to review the eight teams that played finals football.
Chad Townsend breaks down every team that finished in the NRL top eight, looking at their regular season, finals campaign, standout players, biggest disappointments and what needs to change heading into 2027.
Which teams should be happy with their season? Who failed to meet expectations? Which clubs are genuine premiership contenders next year, and who has the most work to do?
We analyse all eight finalists and look at the biggest lessons from the 2026 NRL season, including the Sydney Roosters' premiership-winning campaign.
Who do you think had the best season, and which team disappointed you the most? Let us know in the comments.
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