The main stumbling block for this would be the challenge cup. Very very unlikely but you could end up with the reserve grade being drawn against the 1st team. Pretty much a pass through to the next round.

I'd fancy our reserves to win the challenge Cup before Rovers.

You’re right, for the last 4 seasons, the reserves would easily beat the first team.

That'd be great, double the chances of winning

Just don't enter them in the cup, it's not compulsory to compete in it.

Was going to say something similar.

Reserves sides should not be included in the cup.

What we are trying to create is a competitive league for the reserves and league 1 teams.

Good point, completely overlooked that fact.

I might be wrong but aren't there some Premier League reserve/U21 teams present at some point in the football pyramid?
If so, it's definitely not an idea without precedent.

There is a comp for L1 and L2 teams, and some PL teams under 21's play in it

Probably wouldn't need to send players out on duel reg if that were to happen . All squads under one roof so to speak .

Would really benefit us, with us currently having 40 first teamers, if everyone is fit (big if) that’s 20+ potential players needing proper RL every week. We definitely have the depth, plus the odd academy player getting experience too.

Like in the NSW cup, majority of NRL teams have gone back to having their own squads entering that comp instead of feeders clubs.