https://www.rugby-league.com/article/57 ... -structure

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/57 ... -structure

Utter farce

So if Huddersfield beat the pie eaters...we finished 2nd?

Trying to make the best of an impossible job. Given that we need Sky money and COVID is running rampant through various squads this is probably the only realistic option.

The season needs to be finished, I get that. This, however, is utter bullocks.

Call it a day and send the lads home to rest up ready for pre season. Send the kids out against whoever it is we play. Dont want our name anywhere near that trophy.

Where does that put Lineham?

So as it stands right now we play Hull, win that then it Saints. Of course it will change if Giants beat Wigan.

Are you saying you don't want the opportunity to dump Saints out of another semi final?*



*Assuming the table stays the same after this week's round.

I’d take it thank you very much.

Does it no longer matter that Catans do not play 15 games?

So would I, as I don't think I would tire of the childish comments it would attract. Whereas a simple "it's in the record books" would suffice as a reply.

It doesn't matter that Catalans have not played 15, however, they may yet face travel restrictions. If any of the top six cannot play then Salford or Huddersfield will step in.

As per karetaker's post, if Wigan beat Huddersfield, then we play Hull FC and, assuming that we win, we'll meet Saints in the semi. If Huddersfield beat Wigan then we take 2nd and get a week off.

Well your idea is not going to catch on is it? But I can see why you would react like that.
All clubs will be out to win it. We will all be watching.
All games left are important (apart from WakvSal).

My opinion his ban should now be void.

Now that’s a big game for both Wigan and the Giant’s

Is it wrong that I don't even care anymore?

The only winner from this is all the coaches, because it's unlikely any of them will lose their jobs over failing to win a meaningless competition.

Well I care about it. In incredibly difficult circumstances SL, the RFL and the clubs have managed to provide a meaningful competition with some great rugby played. They are giving their best shot at proving to Sky that the sport can attract viewers in numbers. Extending the play-offs will mean more matches that really matter, and fewer dead rubbers, which many posters on here doubted the value of previously. It is a long way from perfect, but they deserve praise, and I am grateful for having some RL to watch when I was lamenting the cancellation of the Kangaroo tour which would have been happening around now.

It would be a bit of blow to end up with an additional play off game.

Well, Greenwood & Mellor picked up 2 game bans, it'll be interesting if they stand now too.....

My thoughts exactly. I don't agree that this year's title will be somehow less valid. Obviously there have been a lot of unique difficulties this year, but ultimately, there have been qualifying rounds, there will be play-offs and there will be a champion, same as ever. Hopefully it will be Wire!

Explaining this to my family - I made an appropriate Spoonerism as I referred to it as:

"The Super League play-offs this year have changed, it's now a knock off format..."

Well it looks like we will finish 3rd then and have to play next week but will at least be rested this week. I. Hope they count a game this week against linehams ban whilst it's a joke ban anyway. Maybe we should send him to redhall to appeal it in a saints tracksuit. Always seems to work for them.

I think it's fair enough what they've done in expanding the playoffs, although I think it should have been 5 teams. Leeds v Catalans as a shootout to decide the last position whilst there was nobody else in contention to make top 4 and then run the playoffs as scheduled. Nevermind.

As I've said in a post before, let's just get on with it, it could have been us in top spot with a pies victory.
We play Hull, in good form, we're abit Rusty but time to step up our big guns
BBM last game if we lose, so hell be pumped big time.
When all done whatever the outcome we have the best Xmas prezzie.... Called GI

Yes, but Wigan have still a game to play.

Its odd that they're not making Catalan & Saints play, since that could affect the 4th & 5th placings - academic in terms of play-off, as 4 plays 5, but maybe impacts on any finishing place money/bonus.

I guess it suits Saints, but don't know if there's been any official announcement/explaination as to why that game isn't going ahead.

Seems like they're now saying it's because of Covid and international travel....