We have this forum to read issues, have a bit of banter, make comment all about our great game. We have a great sport overseen by what I thought was a governing body which would take the sport forward to be enjoyed on a global stage (RFL Decision). This idea of a global stage ok, was not everybodies cup of tea but we run with it even though expansion has been painfull to some. What we have now though is the RFL, rightly so I suppose trying to help one of the long standing clubs along the M62 corridoor but what they are also doing now though IN MY OPINION is making decisions that are favouring some clubs and not others. I thought the governing bodies responcibility was to look after all its members! If I was a shareholder I think I would seriously thinking about calling for a vote of no confidence. My thoughts are not just based on the Bradford issue but it seems the whole licensing issue, franshising, how many teams in superleague etc etc. All this is making the RFL look a little bit silly. Thank god they are not running the country.

Why don't you email the RFL with your points?

Here's a rlLinkrl to their website. There's links on their to their Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Do let us know how you get on

Yawn

Roffle.

In a meeting that included Blake Solly of the RFL this evening, he briefly explained about the "standard" financial model for a SL club, and what numbers were required to make it work. Thsi translates directly into the franchise benchmark criteria such as 10k crowds and £4m total income. I have to say what he said all made perfect sense to me.

Is this what they would be considering when they meet to decide the future of the Bradford Bulls in the next few weeks? 10k should surely be ticked for us.

I have e mailed my point before to the RFL (before this Bradford scenario) because as I said I always thought that global expansion be it only into Wales was a non starter. My main point is the RFL's plans seem to be just like this government, look good on paper but no substance or consistancy. This is not a comment on Bradfords situation but I thought post on hear because I just hope the RFL are not getting supporters hopes up ie "We agree to things in principle"?
Have faith in the RFL Yawnn!!!

We can/maybe make the attendance figure but the turnover thing is going to be a problem.
Accounts to 31/12/2010 showed we were short of the £M4 and I think 2011 would have been a lot less due to withdrawal of some sponsors

Zzzzzzzzz : Sleep Mode

10k crowds required with the entrance fees set at a market rate, not heavily subsidised should be the remit as well

Can't see that model returning

Huddersfield, Castleford, Wakefield, Widnes, Salford, Hull KR and London don't get 10,000 crowds - thats half of Super League clubs that don't meet that criteria!

Can't speak for the other clubs but we actually made a profit this year which in my opinion covering what you spend should be more important than the turnover.