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Not a good idea because 'The' would be an oversaturated market in that scenario
'The' is a major market waiting to be captured and it's good that we have two clubs now representing the area (Dolphins and Warriors) in the NRL. The AFL have none.
You’d get nothing but whinging from the media about how a team in a weak group got in whilst a good team ina strong group missed out!
I’ve always hated the conference concept, but I don’t mind this direction, the conferences seem better balanced than anything else I’ve seen before, and the finals concept is intriguing. My biggest issue here is Central Coast coming in- would love to see some real expansion for #20, but I get how the keep your Groups fairly balanced.
Why?
Arguably it might make it more interesting in second half of year re play off spots and staying in with a chance. Also scheduling two games every year against rivals And building stronger rivallary in your conference. I don’t mind it but dont think it’s necessary until we go to twenty teams.
I thought Warriors represented that really nice town in NZ called "Vodafone"
You can schedule double up games against rivals under the current system. Not sure how it would be more exciting - there would still be the same amount of teams and can and can't make finals. There is simply no need for conferences. It would be lame.
It would be possible for clubs that might otherwise not be in p,ay off contention to have a shot of their conference isnt as strong as the other one, especially when we get to 20 clubs.if you have an 8 team play off there could be a lot of clubs whose seasons might be over mid way Through. It also adds a lot more value, therefore rivalry against your group clubs as every game is a 4 pointer in effect,
To have clubs in finals contention that are otherwise not good enough to be in finals contention is a negative aspect of conferences, not a positive one.
Wildcards exist to make sure teams whom are good enough for the finals get a chance. It's an inevitable outcome of conferences that some will be stronger than others, and there're always unlucky teams whom happen to fall into the conference of death whom would almost certainly make the finals if they were in one of the other conferences.
