After sealing GPS' fate and seeing off a strong challenge from Souths to finish as minor prems by 9 points, the Bullsharks are looking to go best out of three for the season against a strong and solid Wests outfit this weekend. Even though the Bullsharks have dropped only two games all season, there is arguably a strong degree of scepticism that Bond has 'done their dash' going into finals. History may well prove that scepticism as well founded; but Bond has historically lost close games, and the 2023 turnaround in that area is a circumstance that few can debate. Additionally, if UQ can sensationally drop out....then Bond can definitely - and just as sensationally - drop in. The next few weeks will tell.