I honestly think that this is the best system for a top 8
Week 1 ...
Minor Premiers - You can take a week off - you deserve it
Team 2 vs Team 3 - Winner can play the minor premiers in week 2 ... loser gets a 2nd chance
Team 4 vs Team 5 - Winner to play the loser of Team 2 vs Team 3 ... loser piss off
Team 6 vs Team 7 - Winner piss off - you should have won more games in the regular season ... Loser piss off
Team 8 ... Just piss off
I think thats the best situation for a top 8
Week 1 ...
Minor Premiers - You can take a week off - you deserve it
Team 2 vs Team 3 - Winner can play the minor premiers in week 2 ... loser gets a 2nd chance
Team 4 vs Team 5 - Winner to play the loser of Team 2 vs Team 3 ... loser piss off
Team 6 vs Team 7 - Winner piss off - you should have won more games in the regular season ... Loser piss off
Team 8 ... Just piss off
I think thats the best situation for a top 8