gnidir Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 With the Wolfpack news, it looks as though 'Super league' has set out its intentions for the future. Far from the original concept of a Europe wide league, with a worldwide club system, it looks like more decline in the wider public interest moving forwards. With this in mind, and with the amount of rebranding going on (Ironically, in Wigans words to, attract new fans) is it an idea for the 'Super League' to rebrand to what it actually intends to be, a Heartland Championship. The general state of play appears to be that they will let you play so long as you pay all costs and take none of the revenue generated. This is, of course, their prerogative, its their league, but calling it a 'Super League' is starting to look wildly out of place. I dont see any clear vision of the games future at the top level, aside from bold statements about rebellious nature and other such marketing. I feel that the 'Super league' actually has failed to understand what professional sports leagues are; there is confusion about who's job it is to nurture new talent, about who can fit at the top level, and a clearly blurred line between traditional amateur competitions that put teams at a level from which they can compete, and professional leagues, who have franchises, identities who compete at a level for which they can afford, and add growth to the 'marketplace' that is a league (See the NFL). So, genuine question, is it time to call it what it is, a heartlands championship and hope for the return of those fans from the good old day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 That name might confuse people. The ‘M62 but excluding its biggest two cities Cup’ might be a better description? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, gnidir said: So, genuine question, is it time to call it what it is, a heartlands championship and hope for the return of those fans from the good old day? I sense some on here getting all excited at such a suggestion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 You could award an actual tin pot to the winners 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It took three posts for the Chuckle Brothers to assemble. One more than many would have predicted. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Oliver's here too! The party is on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Wow there's a lot of toys being thrown out prams this evening. It's actually quite amazing how a club that didn't exist 5 years ago, in a country no one considered remotely important to SL has now become the sole metric of success for the competition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Tommygilf said: Oliver's here too! The party is on! Hopefully he leaves his Clotheson. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just now, LeytherRob said: Wow there's a lot of toys being thrown out prams this evening. It's actually quite amazing how a club that didn't exist 5 years ago, in a country no one considered remotely important to SL has now become the sole metric of success for the competition. I think its more that they epitomise the spirit of the sport for some, open, ambitious and international, or insular, self serving and stunted. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Damien said: Hopefully he leaves his Clotheson. We can only hope. Who knows maybe YK might come back too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just now, Tommygilf said: I think its more that they epitomise the spirit of the sport for some, open, ambitious and international, or insular, self serving and stunted. Maybe they do epitomise some of the sport. Half-baked ideas, broken promises, financial irregularities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, LeytherRob said: Maybe they do epitomise some of the sport. Half-baked ideas, broken promises, financial irregularities. They're more rugby league than Leeds Rhinos are! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Paris. Gateshead. Celtic Crusaders. Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, LeytherRob said: Maybe they do epitomise some of the sport. Half-baked ideas, broken promises, financial irregularities. Leigh fans would obviously be experts in this. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just now, Damien said: Leigh fans would obviously be experts in this. So would most clubs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, thebrewxi said: Paris. Gateshead. Celtic Crusaders. Toronto. Sheffield Eagles, Harlequins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Eddie said: Sheffield Eagles, Harlequins. Widnes, Bradford, Hunslet, Bramley, Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Widnes, Bradford, Hunslet, Bramley, Hull Mansfield, Carlisle, South Wales etc etc etc etc etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Chopra Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 44 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: You could award an actual tin pot to the winners Have to admit this one made me chuckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Toby Chopra said: Have to admit this one made me chuckle Unlike Leeds tonight, I see an open goal I score 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, thebrewxi said: Paris. Gateshead. Celtic Crusaders. Toronto. Every talks about mmm pop music 1 1 Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 25 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said: Paris. Gateshead. Celtic Crusaders. Toronto You're listening to the boy from the big bad city this is jam hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipyee Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, thebrewxi said: Paris. Gateshead. Celtic Crusaders. Toronto. Widnes, Leigh, Bramley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 My guess for next SL season is 11 teams. I suspect catalans will find 2021 very difficult due to on, off travel restrictions and can see them being a likely relegation candidate in 2 to 3 years time. As for toulose, Ottawa, belgrade, I think that will be the end of that. So, without wanting to risk getting back on topic, I actually think the idea of a "heartland" league is where SL is inevitably heading (with inevitably less funding flowing in) by 5 years time. I suspect the amateur game to still be played far and wide, but the very few viable pro clubs left will be m62. This might fill people with dread, but I suspect it now as inevitable and maybe we should just embrace it, alongside enjoying amateur expansion, and the nrl at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbaldnmad Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, yipyee said: Widnes, Leigh, Bramley Kent Invicta, Fulham, Harlequins, London Broncos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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