I personaly think its to much all at once and believe it would of been better to introduce one team a year over the next 4 years and introduce teams from just out side the heartlands where ther maybe a little bit of intrest in RL rather than none. i agree the game needs to expand to other areas and it will be great for the sport in many ways but i am a firm believer in baby steps. In saying that i wish these chosen few the very best of luck i hope it works out as i hate to see any team fail and go bust its never nice to see people out off jobs and fans with no club

Because they didn't apply.

i did not know that either mate,not as well informed as some.

The RFL help clubs in and out of the heartlands but only have a limited budget.

Bramley are the last club that should get help though as they have no reserves, no juniors and no ground of their own. They don't even have their own players they just have fringe Hunslet players mixed with RU and Pennine League players. Hence why they don't have a team til winter is over.

You do realise that running a reserve side in the semi pro ranks is not inexpensive?
We don't have one either but it is only through a lack of available finance rather than a lack of desire.

Since when have Bramley been (back) in the pro ranks?