Everyone knows Wakefield are going up this year, so this result doesn't matter aside from a day in Wakefield next weekend.

The real target is surely next season. London will have their squad cherry-picked, and I don't see Toulouse being as good next year (how long can Pelisier and Hansen go on?). We've recruited well, and if we can eliminate the tendency to throw games away by one point or fashion draws out of almost certain wins, then I see no reason why we shouldn't aim for the top slot. Then, if we have to play Toulouse, it will be at Odsal and I'd fancy our chances!

Whether can get enough IMG points to displace someone from SL is another matter.

I was more gutted last year, especially given how it panned out with London.

This year the final very likely counts for little so they're going to have to work alot harder to market it in 2025. A good start would be to play the match at a neutral venue like a proper final!! The Shay would be a perfect size and Halifax are unlikely to be involved.

Even whilst they've been in SL?

Is the end of season format remaining the same next year or is it still to be decided?

The champions will be crowned, but remain in the Championship?

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To answer my own question....

It would take a miracle, but, how funny would it be if Wakefield won in Saturday but then Toulouse got more IMG points and went up instead?

It would make me smile but it isn't happening. The next couple of years look as if nobody will be getting promoted - there will need to be some movement between SL and championship to keep non-SL clubs and supporters on board with the new IMG way of doing things or too many people will feel cut adrift and leave the sport (many are in that place already).

I think the first step will be an increase of teams into SL.

Maybe I'm putting two and two together, but some of the noises being made this week from Toulouse sounds like it could he SL or nothing. They've reduced the investment in the playing squad since SL, not sure they'd carry on if they're consigned to the championship again.

We seem to be splashing the cash but you have to wonder how long this approach will continue. We need to see an expansion of the comp to get in with the ground being as it is. Not sure how we can improve IMG scores otherwise apart from by finishing top or substantially increasing attendances (difficult in the league we're in).

what a season ... a year of coulda shoulda wouda ... dropped so many points this year, toulouse sums up our season. i very exciting championship all round.

looking forward to next year .. stay safe you guys