We can fund the current model because the rich club owners have very kindly put more into the game, especially a host of Championship club owners that are queuing up to try to get promotion to Superleague in what will be a very exciting Championship. The SL chairmen have chased other deals and outlets to show our games and have had success there, but hey let's not give credit where credit is due.

We can just make ourselves on here sound superior to them by slagging them off

Next season is looking good for the Superleague and the Championship which ultimately is Superleague 2.

As for League one, that will be where the real struggle will be.......

There isnt enough money in the game for a 16 team division.

I think nearly all fans will agree with you here, but owners of the SL clubs won't want to share the reduced SKY money more ways. Leigh and Featherstone would be great additions both clubs are well backed and work very hard year on year at trying to get into/established in Superleague. Must go before you know who turns up again.....

Enjoy the new season...........

I could have sworn that Leigh were in SL last season and Fev just needed to beat Toulouse on their own patch to secure a SL spot.
On a related issue, their game on Monday (Fev v Leigh) is going to be one of the most important games of the season.
It's hard to see too far beyond those two for the promotion spot.

It's early day yet, but those two would seem to be the safe bets. I expect both teams to lose games though and come the MPG, home advantage could play a major part, so consistency throughout the season will be key
Fev will play basic 5 + a kick big Mac rugby ....Leigh might be slightly less direct....2 contrasting styles and as I say, bot will lose to "other sides" this year.