The Phantom Horseman wrote:
Doubt it, because the RFL statement says the DR (and loan) systems will remain unaffected.
Which means:
Fans of teams that use DR regularly will defend it
Fans of teams that use DR, but less frequently will continue to say their use is much more honourable
Fans of teams that don't use DR will continue to condemn it (regardless of whether their team has used it previously)
I was more referring to the playing aspect rather than fans bickering. It is a much better path way for players to develop.
Also with a regular reserve comp it will limit the players available for the SL club to send out. So we
SHOULD avoid the farce of experienced players like Brad Singleton & Mitch Clark playing in 1 game in the championship, never to be seen again after that. The players that will be sent out on DR will probably be sent out reguarly to that club anyway.