gingerjon Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Just now, Ovenden Grunt said: The Bs. Perhaps because the rfl won't actually allow some clubs to improve  Why would the RFL not want clubs to improve? Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Well, I for one am happy that this is all sorted and that no one is speculating on the detail. 1 "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." JohnM - 17/01/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Conceivably, how high up the table could a side finish and be relegated? If the bottom clubs are all Cat A and exempt, could a side finish in the play-offs and be relegated? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Just now, gingerjon said: Why would the RFL not want clubs to improve? Because they have an agenda to kill certain clubs? 2 "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." JohnM - 17/01/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Colin James said: Conceivably, how high up the table could a side finish and be relegated? If the bottom clubs are all Cat A and exempt, could a side finish in the play-offs and be relegated? 7th. Yes...and no. Â Edited September 28, 2022 by JohnM "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." JohnM - 17/01/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Just now, Colin James said: Conceivably, how high up the table could a side finish and be relegated? If the bottom clubs are all Cat A and exempt, could a side finish in the play-offs and be relegated? This has been covered. It appears to be technically possible for a team to beat all of the Category A clubs and take the title but then fail in its own grading and be surpassed by clubs who have been regraded upwards. If you think this is likely to happen please list all the teams likely to be in Category B and the odds if they were to start in Super League in 2023. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Just now, gingerjon said: I have no idea what your club's grading will be. I don't believe such processes should be rushed. I also don't believe in changing the rules about next season during this one. And, lastly, I don't believe in wrecking the validity of the Championship Grand Final in response to a hissy fit about the game's development not going my way. When have I ever said anything about changing the rules for next season, I am not having a hissy fit I am just airing my point view as every one else including you has done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 minute ago, JohnM said: Because they have an agenda to kill certain clubs? Given their level of competence, I'd feel quite good about my club's future if the RFL were out to kill them. 4 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I think the long term aim is to never have relegation and i like it. If the B and C clubs cannot make it to an A with respect to whatever criteria, then in all honesty, maybe the sport is better off with them playing at a level that supports them and the youth structures they may or may not represent in the community. t Take Fev for example, i really do want us to be promoted on the pitch and if it happens, great, i'm in. If it is deemed that we arent good enough on and off, then fair enough. The issue is, will the grading be transparent and objective. If it is, then swell. If this pees off the club to the point that they become an A with a massive chip on their shoulder (which i think we're trying to do...) then it's win win. The ultimate objective will be a closed shop to the traditional clubs to a certain, organic extent, but open to business for those clubs in expansion areas that may or may not crop up. I'm happy with this as money to support the sport comes through enhanced product etc rather than more games. Massive caveat, the closed shop still needs to support the whole sport through funds. Not a great post as i'm rushing again. Soz Todd.  4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyGone Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 minute ago, gingerjon said: Given their level of competence, I'd feel quite good about my club's future if the RFL were out to kill them. My club is more than capable of killing itself without any help from anyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: But I don't want to be in a "locked in situation" I want my team to fight for the right to be there - on the field, I want to stand on that terrace and feel the joy, frustration, anger, elation of winning and especially in those tight hard encounters when it is important to get the result, I won't feel any of that if the result doesn't matter. That is following most sports clubs most of the time H. Perhaps you've been spoiled at Leigh constantly attempting yo yo-ing? Most clubs trundle along in their divisions. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 The line on minimum salary cap spend nods to the NFL. I've said it before, employ the ex head of NFL UK and copy as much as sustainably possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 2 hours ago, ShropshireBull said: Inevitable if you want to grow the international game. Toulouse: You cant get relegated but we guarantee you in so you can go to your sponsors with confidence. Build long term and go on to become another Catalan for us. Toulouse will very quickly become an A club. There were plenty of signs this year that the foundations are in place. Exciting times ahead for French RL. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, MattSantos said: I think the long term aim is to never have relegation and i like it. If the B and C clubs cannot make it to an A with respect to whatever criteria, then in all honesty, maybe the sport is better off with them playing at a level that supports them and the youth structures they may or may not represent in the community. t Take Fev for example, i really do want us to be promoted on the pitch and if it happens, great, i'm in. If it is deemed that we arent good enough on and off, then fair enough. The issue is, will the grading be transparent and objective. If it is, then swell. If this pees off the club to the point that they become an A with a massive chip on their shoulder (which i think we're trying to do...) then it's win win. The ultimate objective will be a closed shop to the traditional clubs to a certain, organic extent, but open to business for those clubs in expansion areas that may or may not crop up. I'm happy with this as money to support the sport comes through enhanced product etc rather than more games. Massive caveat, the closed shop still needs to support the whole sport through funds. Not a great post as i'm rushing again. Soz Todd.  I like that take, we are trying to move away from relegating teams who can grow whilst still allowing new guys in, how true that is will be seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Just now, GeordieSaint said: Toulouse will very quickly become an A club. There were plenty of signs this year that the foundations are in place. Exciting times ahead for French RL. Got two games a year I can go to at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binosh Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 38 minutes ago, ShropshireBull said: But this is why it doesn’t make sense.ft before you get the SL is financial suicide unless you are doped which goes against growing off the field. What the **** are you on about doping you’ve said it twice now 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) Just now, binosh said: What the **** are you on about doping you’ve said it twice now financial doping. It´s a common expression used when one club buys success above their rev forcing others to dope or have no chance. Edited September 28, 2022 by ShropshireBull 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 That’s Warrington out then… 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Fev are keen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Jughead said: Fev are keen. Good. A clear pathway is all the Championship clubs want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 https://mobile.twitter.com/FevRoversRLFC/status/1575156310600982529 Not seen any other statements yet. Imagine both London sides are keen, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Halfpenny fan Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I reckon the bar will have to be set pretty low to get any where near a dozen class A clubs. Average attendance alone should rule half of them out (if not more). Add in crappy stadiums and even access to stadiums. No doubt it will be the usual fudge. 1 Just because you think everyone hates you doesn't mean they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clogdance Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 2 hours ago, yipyee said: Licensing back yessssssssssssss We can finally put the P&R failed project behind us along with the middle 8s nonsense. Interestingly this is an approach I commented on here with a while ago. Although mine was to give A a 3 year licence, B a 2 year and C 1 year so each club could build / be reviewed appropriately. What one would expect now is Cat A levels would be increased each time we have several clubs over achieving. I would guess these would be similar to the past as in: Attendance Ground commercial activity / success Player pathway (academy) On field performance   Get back inside your detached house with a lovely garden. This proposal along with the others has yet to be voted on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 If the 12 selected aren’t the incumbent SL clubs at the time of grading I’ll be very surprised. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 52 minutes ago, Ovenden Grunt said: The Bs. Perhaps because the rfl won't actually allow some clubs to improve  And how will they stop them? "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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