The play off system detracts from the normal weekly rounds, as teams can afford to lose games, not finish top and still win the competition. Just look at some of Warringtons performances this year. It doesn't really hurt them like it used to when we had a Champion, who finished top of the table.
It's similar to the fact that there is no relegation, as it makes a lot of the games meaningless and takes away the need to win games, which in turn reduces the intensity and excitement.
It seems only at the later play off stages, does the need to win show up as much, as it is knock out rugby.

EVERYONE KNOWS THE SCORE AT THE START OF THE SEASSON, BASICALLY THEY GOT DICKKED BY LEEDS AND ITS JUST SOUR GRAPES FROM THE PIE-EATERS

Besides the fact the Pie Eaters moaning I do think a top 6 would be more respectable. Look how poor Hudds were at the back end of the season and they still got in. I think the challenge cup should be towards the end of the season similar to the FA Cup.

I am a an of the play offs and as has been stated, all clubs know the rules from the off.

I do think it should be reduced to either 5 or 6 teams. It does make a bit of farce when you can finish in the bottom half of the table and still qualify.

I think it should be reduced to 6, I also think it should be the league winners who represent in the World Cup Challenge, as I think a team should be recognized for their consistency over the season.

In my eyes it's like a separate competition, very well done to Wigan, they finished top proving week in week out that they were the best team and they got a trophy to show that. That's where that should end. Next phase is the play offs where the Top 6 (not

should play each other to get to the Grand Final.

The Premiership was worth winning in a way that the plate isn't, but the GF is a RL success, so it is something that would be difficult to change.

Basically I agree with berro's best mate, above - adding only that it will only be some Wigan fans. Most will understand.

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Quote Gerrum on side ref="Gerrum on side ref"Looks a tasty prize to me viewtopic.php?f=35&t=536392&tsmp=1349261453'" I do feel for Wigan because there is no doubt that they have been the most consistent this year. Bottom line is that some people perception of the play off is becoming a joke and it needs changing for the good. They buckled against Leeds and in the play offs, anything can happen. They chocked! Too many pies.

Quote Gerrum on side ref="Gerrum on side ref"Looks a tasty prize to me viewtopic.php?f=35&t=536392&tsmp=1349261453'" I do feel for Wigan because there is no doubt that they have been the most consistent this year. Bottom line is that some people perception of the play off is becoming a joke and it needs changing for the good. They buckled against Leeds and in the play offs, anything can happen. They chocked! Too many pies.

I like the champions league format. Bring in a fair bit of wonga due to advertising, sponsorship, gates and tickets etc. I wouldn't be surprised to see 20,000 at the KC for Hull against one of the best NRL clubs. Also creates rivalry between us and them!

that wont happen, the rfl couldnt organise a pi$$ up in a brewery, and as for advertising, theyd probably sell the rights to tonys textiles.........
for afew curtains etc for red hall