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MattSantos

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1 minute ago, Dunbar said:

'Category A’ clubs will be guaranteed participation in the top tier whilst ‘Category B' clubs will be re-assessed annually with the highest-ranking clubs occupying the remaining slots in the top tier.

So you can finish above a Category A team and still get removed from the top tier.

That is not what sport is about.  There have to be consequences and rewards for on field performances.

I'm presuming that would form part of the reassessment.. League position.

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gingerjon

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Developing thread worth reading:

 

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Dunbar

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Just now, MattSantos said:

I'm presuming that would form part of the reassessment.. League position.

Even if it is part of the assessment then the scenario is entirely possible to play out.  Especially with Category A teams guaranteed a continued place in the top tier.

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Nothus

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3 minutes ago, Dunbar said:

'Category A’ clubs will be guaranteed participation in the top tier whilst ‘Category B' clubs will be re-assessed annually with the highest-ranking clubs occupying the remaining slots in the top tier.

So you can finish above a Category A team and still get removed from the top tier.

That is not what sport is about.  There have to be consequences and rewards for on field performances.

Maybe wait until you've seen the criteria before you kick off? Jesus wept.

Dave T

Dave T

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1 minute ago, gingerjon said:

Yeah.

Nah.

It's fantasy stuff, but it's an illustration of why allowing a company to just control everything with the sole objective of making money is flawed. 

gingerjon

gingerjon

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2 minutes ago, MattSantos said:

I'm presuming that would form part of the reassessment.. League position.

Yup. On-field performance is a part of the grading. Not the only part but also not irrelevant.

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gingerjon

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Just now, Dave T said:

It's fantasy stuff, but it's an illustration of why allowing a company to just control everything with the sole objective of making money is flawed. 

Yes. And I didn't say we should do that. I was just reacting to the idea that a professional sport should ignore people because they want to make money.

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Dave T

Dave T

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Just now, gingerjon said:

Yes. And I didn't say we should do that. I was just reacting to the idea that a professional sport should ignore people because they want to make money.

Yes I don't think we are disagreeing. 

My point is more aimed at those who want a dictator in charge and no governance involving the clubs. 

my missus

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every sport bar rugby league and union seems to have a massive prize for winning, a million pound prize for the TEAM winning the league would focus the player's minds. no need for IMG.

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Tommygilf

Tommygilf

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1 minute ago, ShropshireBull said:

Focus on internationals, could that mean they want to look at growing a team in Wales? 

France (alongside London and Womens RL) seen as major areas for growth. 

Davo5

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16 minutes ago, ShropshireBull said:

A: Wigan,, Saints, Wire, Leeds, Hull, Catalan

B: Toulouse (absolute no brainer from a commercial standpoint, gives us French derby and growth in France knowing they cant go down, a real chance to become a dominant force) London (massive population and now playing in a stadium that isn´t woeful but probably needs a new owner who hasn´t alienated everyone), Hull KR (Solid crowds, own ground, really improved the product and derby). Wakey (Odd one but with ground redevelopement, genuine prospects for growth here in terms of rev.)

B-: Giants (Woeful ground, no tv marketable) Cas (similar reason but actually good crowds) Newcastle (have an academy and stadium, might be worth giving it a go. York(No academy but commercially possible and modern ground to make money, not competing with FL team as of yet) Widnes, Fev and Barrow. Leigh only because derek spends. 

C : The rest of us. 

Are you seriously ranking London above Huddersfield,Castleford & Leigh ?

Tommygilf

Tommygilf

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Just now, Davo5 said:

Are you seriously ranking London above Huddersfield,Castleford & Leigh ?

They are potentially all B's (Hudds more like an A that said).

Roughyed Rats

Roughyed Rats

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8 minutes ago, Dave T said:

It's fantasy stuff, but it's an illustration of why allowing a company to just control everything with the sole objective of making money is flawed. 

Exactly!!!!

Harry Stottle

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22 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

I think this is pragmatically wise for a number of reasons, not least that it's been around a while and now being usurped by women's football.

The biggest Super League crowd at the LSV next year will be when Manchester United play Chelsea.

That shouldn't be a surprise to any one, the clue is in the name of the two teams Leigh and Manchester who have the LSV as their home ground and the populations of them.

Jughead

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Removal of Magic is one that surprises me, unless they’re removing Magic being made up of a loop fixture so that instead, clubs “lose” a home year each year to Magic. 

Tommygilf

Tommygilf

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Just now, Harry Stottle said:

That shouldn't be a surprise to any one, the clue is in the name of the two teams Leigh and Manchester who have the LSV as their home ground and the populations of them.

You aren't seriously making that comment are you Harry? Next you'll be saying London and New York!

David Shepherd

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A bit uninspiring.

Need more detail on how the various grades of license are decided and what funding is available to those not among the chosen few.

I hate the concept of licensing, but I'm prepared to give it a chance.

However, if it's corrupt, opaque and not applied equally to incumbents like last time, it's going to fail and fans across the lower tiers will walk away (again).

Tommygilf

Tommygilf

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Just now, ShropshireBull said:

Number of clubs outside UK capped at 2 but we are targeting France? Good one. At least Toulouse are a lock I suppose. 

Not seen 2 been referenced?

Tommygilf

Tommygilf

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Just now, Harry Stottle said:

Will it be any different to last time Tommy? I think this is just a different way of doing exactly the same again.

You've got to hope so, but on principle I think what I put was right.

As ever, what happens to the "B" teams" is what will define this.

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