Don't usually get involved in these type of debates however I like the comment of a secondary plate final. I also think the playoffs need to be cut by a few weeks. I have a straight simple knockout idea that could generate interest for all 8 teams after the final week.



Grand final set-up



Challenger finals



Week one

1st finish vs 3rd finish

2nd finish vs 4th finish



Grand final

Winners of two week one games.



Plate final



Week 1

5th finish vs 7th finish

6th finish vs 8th finish



Plate final

Winners of week one.



In total it's 2 weeks of games that matter to all teams all fighting for a final spot. Cutting out the dead rubber first 2 weeks games and simplifying the playoff system.



The finals weekend could be either a double header or spread on the sat/Sunday.



That for me would be a top playoff system and much simpler. The playoffs are just too long.



The 2 weeks cut could be used for an international fixture prep.

Just to add, none of this second chance balls. You lose you are out - end of.

Good idea Trojan , but why 1 v 3 and not v 4?

In plate why 5 v 7 and not v 8 ?

They are open to suggestion are the match ups, I just picked what I would like to see. I would very much like to see something similar to what I put down. Fewer matches but straight into the big games that matter most.

It's Eddie and Stevo banging on about the 'Champions' that does my head in. I don't think I'll be watching any games featuring Leeds on Sky next season!