Re: Which positions would you strengthen next season : Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:26 pm
We need to strengthen for next year; if we don't we could look like we are standing still , if Leigh go up this time then there will be another full time team say Hull KR for example - or we could still have Leigh , then there is London , Bradford and Sheffield all full time , Batley and Fev will have more money to play with and despite results they've had a taste of the Middle 8's they'll want it again.Don't forget there is Toulouse as well , full time and wanting Super League.
People are talking about the Bulls and how much money they missed out on - dont forget we are £500k down on last season and we have missed on some larger Shay crowds as well.
Fax will be up there in 2017 I have no doubt of that but it could be a long hard season if we dont strengthen well!!!
The division is stronger because the incentive to finish higher is alot bigger than under the franchising system - the difference between 4th and 5th is massive in terms of payout - its not just lets finish in top two for an easier run to a final with no promotion prospects other than 'ticking a box' anymore - the 8's isn't perfect but its better than franchising....