I don't think this season is over with VL, we still have the structure for 2019 to be unveiled.

I'm assuming criteria will have to be met for that. Given SL are in charge.



Toronto

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To meet SL criteria would require development (reserves), stadia and being fulltime. None of the above presently carry all three requirements.

Clutching at straws here, i'm afraid.

I don't think I am Jo. 2022 will see two leagues of 10. But criteria for that will start in 2019 (14 teams in SL). But the two promoted will have to meet the minimum criteria. For the existing SL clubs, they will have until 2021 to conform to it. 2022 will see a 2 up 2 down P&R with clubs being given individual broadcasting rights. Whoever shows it will have to pay for it..



Watch this space.

London have a hugely successful youth programme thats paying dividends and are full time(we are tied in with Skolars for loaning players out so they could become the reserves potentially depending on criteria). Getting access to a stadium isn't a problem. You can 'book' them for match days ie Harlequins. You don't need to own a stadium, similar to the likes of Wigan, Huddersfield, Leigh, .......... Franchises would demand much more than those 3 criteria which is where London would fall down ie marketing and fans!

True, if we can find the money. There are certainly a lot of good players out there - many of whom seem to have performed well, against us this season!

Capacity and attendance comes under Stadia. No such thing as franchising.

Atomic, I for one don't think you are clutching at straws,I was told something similar to your post this morning,and not by a rumour monger.



I still think and hope Derek stays though .

What an embarrassing post. You haven’t been good enough on the field, so you want the RFL to change the rules to get you “promoted”

When i read that, i had to look at the poster again. I thought it was Jean.

I really did.

The standard of SL (the product) has to increase to support the game. The only way to enforce standards is via criteria. It has nothing to do with changing rules.



Surely you understand by the Super 8's being abolished the next step would be criteria. Some may even say its a safeguard to protect Leeds.



I'm not that small minded so I will stick with standards being enforced.

However, Leeds support the middle 8's, something Hetherington has made crystal clear.

Very true Jo. But I don't think even GH would support his own team being relegated or a possibility of it happening. They are SL and regardless of opinions will always stick together.