Quote: RL13 "In that case, why should people be interested in the former especially when more-than-half quality for them? You have more chance of finishing in the play-offs, then not. Where's the drama in that? Why not just tune in for the last 4 weeks of the season? Especially when there is less weight in significance for finishing first, second, third, etc... (essentially the privileges for finishing first are the same for the rest of the teams within the top 4).
It only makes sense for a play-off system to be exclusive, rather than inclusive. And the top 8 as it stands, ruins both parts - 29 weeks spent waiting to see who will finish in positions 1-4, and 5-8, whilst the majority of those teams KNOW they will qualify for the play-offs weeks in advance, and a play-off system which spreads too thinly, resulting in teams who deserve more of the pie - don't. (oh, and the chance of repeat fixtures from the "qualifying play-offs" to the "qualifying semi-finals" is a joke too)'"
For information, I didn't invent the system but given that not all teams will qualify for the playoffs there is obviously great interest in the league part of the competition. Do you not go to league matches? Just wait for the playoffs perhaps? If you do go to league matches, why do you?
. We all know what the biggest prize in Rugby League is and it's sitting right here at Headingley with us. It won't be Wigan competing in the World Club Challenge versus Manly it will be the biggest club in World rugby. We let you have a little taste last season then took it right back when we wanted it. Wigan.........in our shadow once more. I know it's gonna kill you every time you hear the word CHAMPIONS mentioned but you'd better get used to it, for another 10 months at least. Fancy a pint of BITTER ?
