Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:48 pm  

I cant see how we (fev or Leigh) can not apply because we actually make it far too easy for RFL in not applying.

What I think the Championship clubs should do however is formally request an " independant" person agreeable to the Championship clubs(not chosen by RFL) to represent the fairness of the application and decision making process. If the RFL choose not to allow this representation then even they might realise they may be in danger of loosing govt grants for running a closed shop.....if they dont the actual process is flawed publically before it comences.

At least the" independant" could discuss the outcome with the Championship clubs with a degree of honesty because obviously some or all of us will be disapointed with the outcome .

Anything that the RFL may say about the outcome without an independant being involved just isnt worth saying to be frank because all of us could probably write it now in advance........after a closely contested due dilligence process we have decided ....blah blah blah..munch munch munch....pass me the Tandouri chicken starters Blake matey and a couple of plates of bargies. Give me that Halifax application so that I can wipe this sauce off my tie Blakey!

So thats your answer Championship Chairman ....put rivalries aside and agree on one common goal ....an" independant" and trust that person to represent Championship interests in the "fair and equitable" process. ......time to go watch the FAX!

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:42 pm  

Interceptor, explain to me how anybody, ' independant ' or not put a ' weighting ' on the gross financial missmanagement that Bradford have done, how do you judge that against any positives the Championship clubs have?

It is impossible

Leigh have a superb stadium, Fax have a good stadium and a successful recent playing performance, Fev have been overall the best club for several years

So does any of that ' balance ' up what Bradford have done? , how many ' points ' do Bradford get for Odsal? , their ' Iconic ' stadium tge RFL paid 1.2 million for?

Its a complete farce

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:31 pm  

Starbug wrote:

Fev have been overall the best club for several years

Have they?

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 4:31 pm  

a.n Other wrote:

Have they?

Yes, they probably have.

If we got rid of the playoffs then they would have won the league 3 times, much as it sticks in the throat.

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:17 pm  

j.c wrote:

They will apply as will fax and fev.
i dont understand why sheffield and tolouse arent being mentioned?

I do, neither have any fans plus Sheffield have been tried before and it didn't work.

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:00 pm  

Norman Bates wrote:

a.n Other wrote:

Have they?

Yes, they probably have.

If we got rid of the playoffs then they would have won the league 3 times, much as it sticks in the throat.

At the moment the champions are the team that wins the grand finale. A good coach will make decisions about his team based on this; he may take a gamble, put out a weaker team against one team to give players a rest or not risk players who are nearly fit in a game that if it was a cup game he might.
Featherstone have done well but until you get the main prise for winning the league you cannot say that Fev. have been the best club overall the team with the most silverware has been the best club.
That’s like saying the person that has past the start finish line in front of everybody else, more in a 15000m race is the winner, not the person that ran the race tactically correct, tucked in behind the front group, saved their energy for the last lap and sprinted past everybody in the last 100m to cross the finish line in first place is the winner.
Halifax might start to win the league when and if the rules change, and you are crowned champions for winning the league.

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:21 pm  

so you don't want to win the league & save yourself for the GF by playing one home tie & if you win your straight into the final? bollox

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:40 pm  

What I said was, that it is winning the grand finale that counts and you can afford to take calculated chances with games that may or may not pay off. Success is measured, in this league by winning the grand final not winning the league. If winning the league was the ultimate prize a coach may do things different. So by definition the best team is the one that has won most grand finals. Then the team that has made most grand final appearances.
Yes you would prefer to only have one game to reach the final. That is the bonus for winning the league or finishing second not the main prize .

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:57 am  

christie wrote:

http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/26057/khan-to-be-unveiled-as

Will this just be a white wash in favour of the Bulls?

Yes of course it will, we are 'pawns' on their murky chessboard, there is no way Fat Controller would relegate Bradford Bulls and let one of us in, but we have no choice we have to play their game as otherwsie they would be able to say 'well we had to let the Buls stay in SL as nobody else put their hat in the ring' plus he is a vindictiVe g*t he would hold it against you next time the Franchises come round.
Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Re: Bulls v Fax v Leythers v Fev. Referee The RFL : Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:52 am  

The fat lad(y) hasn't sung yet. http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/26 ... ford-bulls

The fat lad(y) hasn't sung yet. http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/26 ... ford-bulls