I think its more a case of the have nots deciding that if tthey can't no one can.
I know the theory of not having a massive gap leads to a closer comp but in reality clubs are going to the wall.
this would have enabled them to get some money in.

It's far more a case of clubs recognising that the move would make the competition even more unbalanced than it is now and that having too many high scoring drubbings, whether in your favour or against, isn't the sort of thing to attract spectators and a decent crowd every week, hoping to see a good game [ie a competition], brings in far more than selling a one off, golden ticket.

Would this lead to the possibility of clubs out bidding each other to buy golden tickets off other clubs?

How many players will Salford need?

Unfortunately this will further widen the gap between the have's and have not's in the game.

It's other effect would be to further push up the cost's of the quality players who are already in short supply - so with player development programs in many clubs being cut to save costs an "quality player" asset bubble will form.

Probably unfair to judge by tonight's performance---- but if you did --- they need a fair few.