New Points Proposals

[The Game Caller]

Interesting discussion between Sky Sports and Nigel Wood at the Summer Bash about a radical overhaul of the current points scoring system we have in place.

The current scoring system of 2pts for a win, 1pt for a draw and 0pts for a loss is under threat.

The new point scoring proposals are:

Win the first half - 2pts (1pt if level)

Win the second half - 2pts (1pt if level)

Overall winner - 2pts (1pt if level)

The general consensus is that the new points scoring system will increase the competitive nature of games.

Thoughts?

[Padge]

Nigel Woods is a fekin idiot.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

It's not broken. Don't fix.

[Teessidewire]

No way.

[The Game Caller]

It's not broken. Don't fix.

Sky are the paymasters though and they're keen to explore the idea.

We've already bowed down to Thursday night games.

[ivans82]

insanity .

[The Game Caller]

Interesting debate taking place on Twitter about this.

Sky pressure changed the points system in Speedway. Food for thought.

[Scubby]

As if this is in the top 100 issues that need addressing.

[Futtocks]

Seems like they are concentrating on one of the few issues in RL that doesn't need attention.

 

Unnecessary.

[Bearman]

I can't see the point.

Has anyone got the time to number crunch last seasons results to see if it would make any difference?

I would hope that IF they are considering this someone from the RFL does look at how it would make any difference.

[Derwent]

This is nowt to do with Sky. Nigel Wood proposed this system 16 years ago when he was CEO at Halifax....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/4751525/Robson-moves-to-Scotland.html

[The Game Caller]

This is nowt to do with Sky. Nigel Wood proposed this system 16 years ago when he was CEO at Halifax....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/4751525/Robson-moves-to-Scotland.html

Great find.

[Henson Park Old Firm]

ok... we really need a intervention with this guy

[Dave T]

So who from Sky is pushing this? Genuine question or is the OP as reliable as ever?

[TheDuke]

The need to change this arises from where?

 

 

 

There simply isn't a need 

[JohnM]

Anyone done a simulation of the season so far using this points regime?

[The Game Caller]

Anyone done a simulation of the season so far using this points regime?

I'm doing one for the championship as we speak. I'll post the findings.

[The Game Caller]

So who from Sky is pushing this? Genuine question or is the OP as reliable as ever?

Operational Development Manager at Sky Sports.

[Manfred Mann]

I wish Nigel Wood would spend more time thinking about how to get more corporate and government sponsorship for the game, rather than tinkering with the rules in a way that does not address this fundamental problem..

[kiwis 13 6]

yeah how about concentrating on many things that need doing like, increasing the amount of numbers playing & volunteering to help organize junior and amateur rugby league, organizing a team for women's test match with France which was agreed to then forgotten about? , clearly defining minimum standards required off the field for super league & Championships, planing England internationals well in advance so fans have more than 6 months notice....

 

 

It is very worrying, it is an 80min game this point system would make 3 different games out of 1 game. i have heard of bonus points system for close games which is a bit contrived but this proposal is ridiculous. i hope people in the game in the UK grab the wheel off this guy as no longer seems fit to drive.

[The Daddy]

Absolutely ridiculous idea

[Tommygilf]

Has to be the most stupid proposal yet

[my missus]

the league is being run by a looney tosser who needs to be got rid of.

[Tonka]

Next!

[Dave T]

Would be good to understand more about this 'discussion' from an extremely unreliable source before we become outraged.