Quote ="Starbug"Do i detect a slight bit of cynicism creeping into this thread
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On the contrary, I think it's great that Super League has the best interests of the game at heart as it endeavours to expand beyond the umbilical cord otherwise known as the M62. It has an unrivalled record of providing sundry Aussie jackaroos and south sea islanders with the opportunity to contiki-tour their way around Europe on the grog before they return to Bondi and the surf.
Situating SL clubs in places like Rotterdam makes it a lot easier for them as a starting point, once they get bored of London and completed their cultural rites of passage here. Anyhow, there isn't a Whinos-supporting Smokey TA type on this entire planet who would select places like Leigh, Fev and Wakey when they can book a long weekend break in exotic places like Rotterdam, Wrexham and Bristol instead.