Quote: BrisbaneRhino "DR was supposed to solve all this, but since its never been implemented properly from the start its leaving a yawning gap between U19s and SL. The Championship was supposed to become the de facto reserve grade (but cheaper because SL clubs would only have to fund those players they rated) but that only made sense under a franchising system. I understand the issue with financing a reserve grade, but the current system simply isn't working.'"
There isn't an issue with financing a reserve grade. Every club in Super League but one wants it.