Quote: Judder Man "We've had no half backs, full back and loose forward for more than half a season if this wasn't the case the LLS would have been wrapped up in record time. Most clubs (fans) have missed the trick this year that the LLS has greater value in direct qualification to the World Club Format.
Its one of the easiest things to say when a club is out of reach that they are un interested in it, I'm sure Waney wants to win every game and this myth of strolling through the league to finish 5th to win Superleague is never planned, its just an achievement and not a regular winning formula.
This was your contradiction quote on another thread "Finishing outside the top four will really reduce our chance of getting to and winning at Old Trafford IMO." so which is it, 5th or 6th will give you a fair crack at the play offs or it will reduce your chances in the play offs to get to the grand final.'"
1/ you could have wrapped it up whenever you wanted, apart from Cas no one else was really interested, Top 4 was enough if it meant having enough gas in the tank. Leeds wanted the CC, a would have loved a top 4 but strangely enough won't be as bothered about 6th as they should be.
No one sets put for 5th, 6th etc. but what they do is not go all out for 1st or 2nd etc if it risks their chances in the play offs.
2/when was it decided that the LLS winners get a place in the WCC? Over 2/3rds through the season? Another bit of master planning by the RFL!