Quote: Deano G "I don't think we disagree about the flawed play-off format. The problem with the play-off format is that it makes it too easy for lower ranked teams to win the GF.
Since the SL trophy is officially the most important "league" trophy, this means that teams will be less concerned about topping the table and more concerned about entering the play-offs on top form. This devalues the weekly rounds and the LLS. I don't think I'm the only person who has said this.
Saying that the flawed play-off format means that people should value the LLS more than winning the GF ignores the reality (whether we like it or not) that the SL trophy is awarded to the winners of the GF and that the holders of the SL trophy are the champions.'"
Exactly.
"Negative thread?". You are damm right it is. It's deeply worrying if, given the fact pointed out above, a coach would value finishing top of the table after the regular rounds above actually winning the competition he entered on day 1. Worrying and disappointing.
Irrespective of what you consider to be the greater achievement, the rules of the competition ensure that finishing top of the league is a
clear second best to winning the GF.
I am shocked that anyone in an official capacity with Wigan RL thinks otherwise.
