They may as well enjoy it while News is still propping them up.
All my hatred for the franchise aside, they are an awesome team, players and staff alike. There's no reason why they can't make it and take it again.
What would be even better would be for thye NRL to grow a set, force Nein to televise games, and start an advertising campaign in Victoria and grow a proper Melbourne RLFC.
I'd advertise something like "So what do you Mexicans who aren't tall and lanky do in winter, besides watch a bunch of wingers fumble a red ball?"
"Sick of missing out on playing a winter sport because you're too short or broad? Play Rugby league, where anyone can play, as long as you can tackle and catch a ball. AFL players need not apply"
"Sick of being penalised for being a hard hitting tackler? Play Rugby League, our cheer girls can crush an AFL player"
"Aussie rules - used as kicking and dodging practice by rugby league players since 1908."
"Rugby League - for footballers who aren't afraid to get hurt"