After eight rounds, five teams are still in contention for the final two spots in this year's NRC finals with four of those sides playing another finals contender this weekend. Brisbane City and the UC Vikings have secured first and second position respectively, with the Sydney Stars, Perth Spirit, Melbourne Rising, NSW Country Eagles and the North Harbour Rays all fighting for the final two spots. Here's what needs to happen this weekend for each of the sides to secure their spot in the playoffs. Sydney Stars - 3rd (Rd9 v Melbourne Rising) Scenario One: Win versus the Melbourne Rising and the Stars qualify in third spot Scenario Two: If the Stars lose to the Rising, they need at least a bonus point and require NSW Country Eagles to be denied a bonus point win against North Harbour Rays Perth Spirit - 4th (Rd9 - BYE) Scenario One: The Spirit need Sydney Stars to beat Melbourne Rising and for the Stars denying them a losing point. The Spirit also need the North Harbour Rays t