The Rangers again face Caboolture, who ended their hopes last season and now occupy an unfamiliar fourth position, but undaunted territory after 14 titles in 22 years.
This time a draw will not be enough to progress to the big game, so the Snakes must consider time as an extra factor in their plans.
Glasshouse as minor premiers will enter the play-offs full of confidence as the youth component matures at season’s end, with the likes of Joel Owen, Jett Taylor and Ricky Sawyer having graduated past the rookie status.
Backed by experienced survivors of many campaigns, the Rangers have melded into a squad capable of going all the way.