Do you think anybody in charge at the RFL will be surprised by the depth of feeling being expressed in this thread? What is being expressed is a concern that we have sacrificed the core value of Rugby League for the glitz and glamour of a mass spectator sport. The sad reality is that we haven't achieved either.

What is needed is a competition where the winners at the end of the season are rewarded as such. If we need the playoffs then the winners at the end of the rounds gains automatic qualification. We also need automatic relegation, franchises stifle spirit, for two seasons lower placed clubs are not under pressure to achieve, you can still be a wooden spooner and survive the franchise debacle.

Lastly we need growth at grass roots level across the board and to either decide we are a northern based parochial sport, or we are a national sport that really needs to raise its profile. Only with investment, committed people and the proper marketing according to strategic direction will this sport survive.

Do you not think that it makes to much sense?

Agreed in principal but the powers that be still want 2 major club finals thus the GF will stay as we know it.

The problem with a 12 team super league would be only 11 home games for each club, i believe most club chairman wanted the guarantee of 13 games for revenue reasons

The CC rounds need to be closer together (no pre season games)with a June final,i.e
4th rd 1st wk in April
5th rd 3rd wk in April
6th rd 1st wk in May
SF 3rd wk in May
Final in June.

Therefore break of 10-12 weeks to play offs

No Magic Weekend

Play Offs
The league leaders to be given credibility (cash incentive and direct access to the GF) 2nd place to 5th place straight knockout, downside the LL will have a 2 week break to the GF.
All challenge cup & play off games ..£10 for adults - £5 for juniors.

The world cup challenge at the end of the season between the top two clubs from either side
LL & GF winners if same the CC winners, the Aussies will choose their own.

Return of the tours if room can be accommodated in the schedule

I still think the club would gain support if they offered cup ans play off games at 10 quid per adult and 5 quid per concession

Salford given a winding up petition: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/ It's about time we moved to a 10 team competition and quick.

Salford given a winding up petition: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/ It's about time we moved to a 10 team competition and quick.