With two rounds remaining, here's how the NRL playoffs would play out if the standings remained as they are.
As it stands, the Warriors face a trip to Penrith where they were handed a 36-4 thrashing in round 17. The two sides clash in Auckland this Friday.
The Storm movedinto top spot following a win over the Eels on Friday as Craig Bellamy's men look to claim the club's four minor premiership since 2011.
Potential playoffs schedule
Qualifying finals 1 Storm v 4 Dragons 2 Roosters v 3 Rabbitohs
Elimination finals 5 Panthers v 8 Warriors 6 Sharks v 7 Broncos
If the Warriors were to win in the opening round of the playoffs, they would face a trip to either the Roosters or Rabbitohs for a spot in the Preliminary finals.
Semifinals Loser of Storm/Dragons v winner of Sharks/Broncos Loser of Roosters/Rabbitohs v winner of Panthers/Warriors
The Warriors face Panthers on Friday before finishing the regular season with a Friday night home game against the Raiders.
