leeds owl:



Why would supporters only want 21 games a season ? The whole idea of spectator sport is that the speccies work hard all week and then have something to watch and look forward on a regular basis. The more regular, the better. It ‘s time to stop kidding ourselves that everything should be aimed at a small number of pro teams prospering while the rest can go and wither on the vine. The R.F.L have done a great job of destroying the amateur game which has in turn led to a decline in professional standards, and for a long time seemed intent on destroying some of the “smaller” clubs  in the professional game. Give the like’s of York and Fev a go and let their fans have a taste of the big time or at least the chance to dream. Superleague has become stale and boring for the best part,  but this season has been a breath of fresh air seeing more competitive teams. The lower standard overall hasn’t bothered me one bit.

Jack Burton:

Apparently, Sky aren't happy about having to broadcast an extra game that they haven't paid for.  Honestly, the lack of foresight and professionalism within RL is an embarrassment. How can we ever hope to attract sponsors and broadcasters when there's no stability or professionalism. 


There's been next to no communication from the people involved in this apart from the standard line of the game is losing money and we need a governing body who is sympathetic to the people with actual 'skin in the game'.


The only way this changes is if someone comes along with enough cash to buy the whole thing, or things get so bad, the owners will have no choice but to sell to the NRL for a cut price (I suspect this is what the NRL actually wants).

christopher:



I'm also a bit disappointed with Hetherington and his part in all of this.

I mean he's voted for this as CEO of the Rhinos whilst being the majority owner of The Broncos.


There's so much wrong with all of this, I mean it doesn't give you a good hand to play with your Main Broadcaster when you suddenly change the terms of the deal without consulting them, what confidence does that give them to give us a better deal next time.

christopher:



I'm also a bit disappointed with Hetherington and his part in all of this.

I mean he's voted for this as CEO of the Rhinos whilst being the majority owner of The Broncos.


There's so much wrong with all of this, I mean it doesn't give you a good hand to play with your Main Broadcaster when you suddenly change the terms of the deal without consulting them, what confidence does that give them to give us a better deal next time.

christopher:



Because it would create a loop fixture with a 14 team league.

This whole thing is tin pot and a farce.


14 teams is a great shout, but not this soon, and picking the top 12 from IMG system then handpicking the other 2 teams is as I say tin pot.


The Coup bringing Wood back, Hetherington going to London,  the overseas quota increasing, the teams increasing with no plan whatsoever and nobody coming out and outlining why it's been done now.


It all stinks to high heaven, we will not progress as a sport when its in the hands of self serving clubs.