I think the popularity of the game will go backward not having the reserves playing before the seniors. Fans want to follow their club teams, but not all over the place.
Round 23
NRL - Canterbury Bulldogs 27 - New Zealand Warriors 26 (=8th LLWWL)
Intrust Super Premiership - Newtown Jets 52 - New Zealand Warriors 16 (7th LLLLL)
Jersey Flegg Cup - Cronulla Sharks 28 - New Zealand Warriors 16 (10th WWLLL)
What the hell are the reserves doing.
OK. Try this for a theory.
The reserves know, no matter how well they play, Kearney isn't going to promote them.