IMG Grading System (Many Merged Threads)

[Guest]

Just now, Damien said:

Geez some of those seem well off on the face of it and don't seem to reflect the strength of a club at this moment in time.

It's complete BS.

And rivals Elstone as a waste of money. And that is going some.

[TrueBull]

Bit of a step from 14th to 15th. Academy? Crowds? Social media? Or just the odd 0.25 point here & there?

[MattSantos]

Just now, phiggins said:

Would seem pretty much impossible to jump 12 places in 12 months, which begs the question. What's the point of a season in SL for London? Can't blame them for keeping players part time.

They could win SL next year and then be relegated.

It's not as though people were suggesting these things months ago.

Brexit means Brexit.

[BD20Cougar]

Seems about right towards the top but becomes an absolute mess the further down you go. Highlights being a Newcastle Thunder that may not even make the startline for 2024 being above the likes of fax and Batley, and London's comically low score. 

I have nothing against Doncaster but I'd be interested to see the breakdown of how they managed to sneak into category B having been in league 1 for most of the last decade. Also wasn't expecting much for my own club and we're presumably still being hurt by our league position from 2019 when we had a points deduction.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, MattSantos said:

What are the chances of a 1 hour Question Time style programme on SKY to review all of this?

I'd watch it..

Christ - imagine Phil Clarke.....

[Damien]

1 minute ago, Leonard said:

It's complete BS.

And rivals Elstone as a waste of money. And that is going some.

I don't want to knock any club but Salford the 8th strongest club? Really?

Then if you look at say Leigh they seem to be stronger on practically every measure yet are 12th,

It all seems terribly flawed to me once you get outside those A clubs.

Edited October 25, 2023 by Damien

[Guest]

Throw in London's front 5 in the play off final were all local products, as were most of the team. And they play in a nice stadium.

I'd give up if I were DH.

Edited October 25, 2023 by Leonard

[Fevrover]

13 minutes ago, OdsalBull said:

Agreed, how long have they had to file this? If they can't get it right they should face a penalty, no doubt.

When they get their new ground it should be ready ----

[MattSantos]

Just now, Damien said:

I don't want to knock any club but Salford the 8th strongest club? Really?

And Newcastle...! They've gone bust haven't they?

[Guest]

Seems fair on Cornwall - I mean, they only get over 1k in new fans.

 

Jeez.

[Dovster]

7 minutes ago, Leonard said:

Position of London seems a bit off?

If I were DH - I might walk away based upon that, although he loves the sport.

 

Below Doncaster ffs?

And Newcastle!

[Guest]

Seriously - how is Sheffield above London on any metric?

Just wow.

[Spidey]

16 Team Super League will do me (this has nothing to do with Widnes being ranked 16th)

Very surprised London are the lowest ranked B - but them considering playing in SL with part time players makes more sense now

[David Shepherd]

Score for Fev is roughly in line with my back of a fag packet calculation when the criteria came out.

How the hell did Bradford get that score? 

[Fevrover]

12 minutes ago, MattSantos said:

Bradford above Fev. By 1.5 points...!

ROFLCOPTER

Been in SL that makes a difference. 

[Guest]

Just now, Spidey said:

16 Team Super League will do me (this has nothing to do with Widnes being ranked 16th)

Very surprised London are the lowest ranked B - but them considering playing in SL with part time players makes more sense now

They have no choice really do they. So 20 odd thrashings and the product a joke.

Well done IMG. You have made a mockery of the top tier of the game next season.

[MattSantos]

Just now, Fevrover said:

Been in SL that makes a difference. 

Not in last 3 years

[Neutralfan7]

Joke gradings

[Guest]

In fact - I have been dealing with IMG recently as part of my job.

At the very least the people I have been dealing with are complete tools - and arrogant as well.

So no surprise. 

[Fevrover]

Just now, MattSantos said:

Not in last 3 years

I don't know what's what lol.

[OdsalBull]

3 minutes ago, David Shepherd said:

Score for Fev is roughly in line with my back of a fag packet calculation when the criteria came out.

How the hell did Bradford get that score? 

The criteria is available for all to see

[Dave T]

Is there scheduled to be a further consultation period on this, because it does look like it throws up a few problems here. 

The Leigh one is a good point to 'break' the system. 

London too. 

It'll be interesting to hear exactly how these would be treated. 

[David Shepherd]

1 minute ago, OdsalBull said:

The criteria is available for all to see

I know, I've seen them, hence my question.

[Tubby]

Lies, damned lies and IMG collected data...

[OdsalBull]

Just now, David Shepherd said:

I know, I've seen them, hence my question.

We score highly in a number of areas, some people just have an agenda