Am I getting too wrapped up in conspiracy theories or is this a sign that the decision next week is going to be what the majority of us expect and he therefore dare not turn up because he won't be able to justify the decision if he is grilled on the individual facets of the franchise application grading

no conspiracy they just aint got a scooby do where wakefield is

It was my first impression too. But then i thought it would be unprofesional of him to turn up at a " celebration " if we got the nod. Theres so many different angles to look at the 3 invites its bonkers to even think theyd ask them, never mind if they turned up!

Why is it bonkers to ask them?

Is it beyond the realms that, whatever the decision, someone from the RFL could take part in a very civilised Q&A session about the how and the wherefores of the franchise decision making.

Those of us that form the WTST steering committee have a vast amount of experience in many walks of life including working with and for the governing bodies of many sports. Those sports include the RFL and others which dwarf Rugby League like the FA and the Commonwealth Games Association. With that in mind it was discussed, deemed appropriate to invite an RFL director and feasible that that may attend.

Maybe you have some insight that you might share with the rest of us that tells you different to the above.

Because of the general anti-RFL feeling here? Even Eddie Hemmings is being targetted and he's just a sodding TV presenter. Should this club not get a licence, do you think some would behave in a civilised manner?

And ask yourself the same question once Glover says its buy one get one free on Carlsberg for the evening too !

if pie and peas are on there's every chance Wood will come

Well said that man.

None of these guys will come anyway but that should not stop fans attending.

Not bonkers in a dig at the idea itself maybe that wasnt the term i meant and im certainly not " in the know " in any form.
Just its something like that which has come out of the blue and i cant recall any club trying to do something like this before, especially after such a decision which is due.
Like its been mentioned they arent the worlds most favourite 3 in the world right now and certainly wont if we dont get the nod, it could look bad against the club if one or two go overboard..... Hopefully it wont come to that

They will be for the other dozen clubs.

True

Wonder if JK will be there..

A few days after crusaders match...?

Whether anyone from the RFL turns up or not should not really matter.
This is an opportunity for fans to find out direct from the chairman and chief exec what our plans are going forward, whichever way the decision has gone.
I certainly will have plenty of questions I want answering either way as I expect most others will.
Don't miss your chance to find out those answers.

Its the right call to invite them, its been done in advance and its a open offer for them to speak, why would it be bonkers to ask questions of the RFL.

Jeez you can't ruddy win.