Stewbum
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Four Qld clubs in an elite comp sounds about right to me....(Finally)I'd prefer it if we got rid of a few Sydney clubs.
Dragons and Sharks should be punted so South Sydney Rabbitohs can take over the Southern Sydney region. I'd also punt the Bulldogs and Tigers to create a new team called Western Sydney. Manly should also be punted.
The Sydney clubs generate f**k all revenue from football operations because they have small fanbases and the business community do not see any value in them. It's time to trim the fat.
But if that's the base there should be 6 from Sydney, add Penrith and Canberra to get 8 NSW (ok yes the ACT exists in theory) franchises.
Melbourne, Auckland makes 14 teams, allowing expansion for two more from other states / NZ /PNG.
Alternately I don't mind a concept like the old Panasonic Pre Season / Early season Cup where unrepresented regions / clubs get a crack at the big shots in a knockout comp. NRL clubs should be forced to send some elite players back to their junior region or clubs during this period. The game should be more inclusive to historic clubs and regions instead of to LGBTblahblahblah.