Largely agree with that post, WF, though personally I'm finding the Championship to be a hugely exciting league (to the extent that two of the past three weeks I've been to a 'neutral' Champ game in addition to Leigh games), though I'd actually back a return of 'first past the post' with an end-of-season Premiership.

I did mention it's exciting in its own right, but then think what a mouth-watering second half of the season we'd have in prospect in the Championship if there was a more meaningful prize on offer. The quality is pretty good and deserves better crowds than it gets. Having nothing to play for lies at the root of that and I don't think it's sustainable to put on such good quality with nothing to play for. After the next franchise cycle when Widnes get the nod I fear the worst.