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Quote from John Wilkin on the new playoff system
"I really hate the new play-off format. I have to start kicking the dog when i hear about it because it annoys me so much. I have contenplated suicide because i hate change and wish it would just stay the same. I really, really dislike the new format. "
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leicester_rhino wrote:Given that a team only has a choice of 2 teams, likely 3rd & 4th, how embarassing would it be to beat 4th in week 1, then choose them and lose in week3?
I thought the highest place team had pick of all 3?
#1leedsfan wrote:Cheers for that makes it much clearer to understand the semis, reading on there basically you win your first round match-exempt from being picked.
Of course if one of Leeds or Saints loses in the first week, then the fun starts in the other team having the choice to play the other either at home in the semi-final or potentially in the GF.
Joined: Apr 08 2006 Posts: 7069 Location: Central Coast
FoxyRhino wrote:Of course if one of Leeds or Saints loses in the first week, then the fun starts in the other team having the choice to play the other either at home in the semi-final or potentially in the GF.
I don't think Leeds and saints will both win in week one.
Odemwingie wrote: I hope his career is over.(regarding danny mcguires injury 2010 play offs)
Ewwenorfolk wrote: I'm glad McGuire got injured, hope he's out for about 10 months
Bulls4Champs2010 wrote:Price, Civ, Beaver, Moz and Wiki. Peacock is not in the catagory of these special players.
McLaren_Field wrote: To be fair, their teams are also inconsequential to their own fans judging by the amount of traffic that all the other boards get
Warrington Wolf wrote:If you win the weekly rounds then without doubt you are the champions.
Would certainly throw a spanner in the works if Saints and Leeds lost their first round games, every possibility we could have a grand final with two new teams just like Wembley this weekend.
Joined: Feb 18 2002 Posts: 32302 Location: Swimming against a tide of fekkwittedry
Sibbs Rhinos wrote:Quote from John Wilkin on the new playoff system
"I really hate the new play-off format. I have to start kicking the dog when i hear about it because it annoys me so much. I have contenplated suicide because i hate change and wish it would just stay the same. I really, really dislike the new format. "
Someone should start a thread.
Things whinging Saints players don't like.
I'll give you three to start with.....
Going to Edinburgh for the MM
Cameras in dressing rooms at GF
Opposition players whooping.
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
Joined: May 08 2002 Posts: 9565 Location: 10 mins walk from Suncorp Stadium
...but the choosing opponents part of the new system IS ridiculous.
Personally, if you're looking for a top 8 format, the NRL works reasonably well. 1st plays 8th, 2nd plays 7th etc in week one, with the two lowest placed losers out. That means the top two cannot be knocked out in the first week but its definitely elimination time for 7 and 8 if they lose, with teams 5 and 6 also jittery in case of upsets. In addition, following that the higher placed teams get the home games automatically.
Anyway, maybe it works because the top 8 are a bit closer in the NRL, but it seems to ensure fiercely contested games throughout the playoffs.
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