Hello, I am looking into writing a book about the idea of play-offs deciding the Champions in sport. I was wondering what the opinions are of fellow Rugby League fans on the play-offs. Do you think play-offs are the best way to decide the champions or do you prefer whoever finishes top being champions? And what do you think of the current format?
Personally I think play-offs are a great concept, sport is about peaking on the big occasion and beating your biggest rivals head to head when it matters.

Definately yes, but with the top 5 system.

The top 5 was a simple layout, meant there was minimum mid-table mediocrity, and was still skewed largely in the top team's favour.

The top 8 cheapens the idea, if you ask me. Only brought in for more games from a money perspective.

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The Play Offs are a great idea BUT I do think the way it's worked is totally wrong.

the fact that we could play wire twice at home within 3 weeks and the same for wigan and leeds suggests a flaw somewhere.back to the top 5 and its a good idea

That is ridiculous really when you think about it.