Why, because Rovers got such a poor score? Perhaps the new investment at Rovers would be better spent on academy facilities than 30 grand on Ben Cockayne. Bigger picture and all that.

Can you prove that allegation ?

New academy behind the east stand and new south stand with educational facilities I've been told. Big chunk of grant funding

If it takes as long as the North Stand, it'll be years off. Until then, it's jam tomorrow and not really a robust basis for allocating elite academy status. As AS says, though, this is the RFL, who knows what they'll use to make the decision. Would be a big call to give it to Rovers over FC given the recent independent scoring review.

Putting all rivalry aside the idea that regionalised academies could result in one club having a monopoly of local talent is patently ridiculous.

Changes to Super League structure require a two thirds majority and believe it or not Rovers, Wakefield et al get a vote.

The Kingston upon Hull academy will provide players for both clubs depending on their preference. As ever it will in most cases be about who makes the best offer.

Where will it be?

Of course.



Draft?

I agree, stupid idea but your last point is interesting - will rovers benefit from Hull's spend? Could free up cash for rovers to spend on player contracts rather than wasting it on coaches, travel etc.

I understand the likes of wakey etc are keen on the 12 to 8 format as they will probably have more competitive games that they will probably win

Not really, it's a indicator on were to improve.

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