Same could be said for most sports, football may survive professionally, but certainly not at the levels it's currently at.

If Sky pulled the plug, we would go back to where we were pre Super League as a semi pro sport with Wigan, Leeds, Saints, Warrington and Hull FC dominating the comp, so no change really.
Having said that ALL professional sports have become reliant on TV income, none more so than Football.

I agree but football would survive. Rugby League wouldn't as a professional game.

Yes RL depends on TV money, but soccer is so far in over its head, it's unbelievable.

If TV pulled out, the game is bankrupted immediately. This will never happen however.

What will never happen tv pulling out of RL. Don't be too sure.

Absolutely.

It doesn't do Wakefield any good opposing the RFL's plans.

Not only that, it's evident that Wakefield have struggled financially in the current SL model, so if the reduction in teams would generate more income then it's a no-brainer.

Saying they should oppose it becasue they might get relegated is pretty short-sighted

Same with every professional sport in the world.

RL makes money for Sky, Sky makes money for RL - you are correct, it's all but an unbreakable bond

If that is the case and we have agreed to toe the leeds/ rfl line then fair enough,the club should come out and say this.
Whereas what they actually said was we would go there with an open mind. So which is it?

Could you explain how RL makes money for sky.

I don't get why Leeds are being mentioned so much - I am aware of the Hetherington link but I don't see where the "Leeds/RFL" bond comes from?

Rather than seeing this as negative, surely it's a positive that the club want to associate themselves with the top clubs and are confident of being in the 12

Who says sky will pay the same for 12 teams as they do for 14, with the potential loss of subscribers?,its not like they have any competition.

I think WTW like most other clubs tossed a coin on which way they should vote.

That's only my opinion mate, I've not got a clue and certainly not in the know.

I'd rather be in Hetheringotn's pocket (not that I really care if we are or not) than be in Elston's for a third time.

I agree with you. RL totally reliant on Sky.