We had a great weekend, but that's because of the good company and result.
Pluses:- it was different and I'd never been to Murrayfield before. We were allowed to take food and drink inside unlike Cardiff where bags were searched and items not allowed were confiscated. It was played in the open, not with a closed roof.
Minuses:-Facilities were not as modern as the Millennium Stadium. Half an hours walk away from the centre and just a normal Saturday/Sunday bus service, so those who have restricted mobility were scuppered. Accommodation just as expensive as Cardiff.

At the moment I wouldn't go again to Murrayfield, but my views might change towards the end of the year. Oh yes and nursing sun burned face and neck, although when the sun went it was ruddy freezing.

BTW thought the Wigan fans were by far the noisiest this year. Whatever happened to the Wire fans? They are usually very vociferous.

I really like the sixth round idea as well - it would be brilliant for our game if the beeb could transmit all 8 games even via red button.

More controversially perhaps the top eight super league teams should start their campaigns in the 6th round and the draw for the sixth round for those teams should be made in december with balls for 8 qualifiers in the bag at the same time.

That way some would play each other whilst the rest would have to wait until after the fifth round to find out their opponent but the rfl and fans could plan most of the event.

It would also give every game the extra spice of a win knocking the other team out.

If we had 8 CC matches over a weekend, would 70k fans paying £25 each split btwn 16 clubs (approx £1k to each club) be a worthwhile return for the clubs involved?

How much did the clubs receive for their fifth round games this year as they gave free tickets to season tickets holders.

I think if a knockout competive element was added to every game at Magic we would see bigger attendances.

Also their would be NL representation.

And If we switched the sixth round and allowed the top eight to enter at that stage we could schedule a clear international weekend and the top eight teams would play 2 less games MM and the fifth round.

Kills a number of birds with one stone.

The CC ticket was included in the price of a season ticket, it wasn't free.

I agree, whoever mooted this idea in the first place was obviously onto something ... just need to sort out some details and pass it on to Richard Lewis - where's Albert when you need him.