I don't know if you're aiming that comment at Leeds but its' very wide of the mark.



When Paul Caddick came to Leeds they were insolvent and heavily in debt. They were in a worse position than most other clubs in the league. The season before they had narrowly avoided relegation.



Caddick and Hetherington put in place a business model that saw the club trade its' own way out of debt and become the commercial organisation that it is today. They did not do it by "bankrolling" the club. Caddick didn't introduce funds to the Rhinos (unlike his pet hobby the Tykes). The Rhinos were sustained on their own notwithstanding having an independently wealthy chairman.



Throughout this period they showed a commitment to junior development in the face of growing unrest from their supporters. It has paid dividends.



Of course, its' very easy for clubs who have paid scant regard to their junior development to whine about how easy it is for the big rich clubs to do it in an effort to excuse themselves.



The fact is Leeds did it when they were not successful, Leeds did it when they were very broke and the argument about service areas aside there is no excuse for any club failing to invest in a decent youth policy because whilst it doesn't reap the same short term dividends it's far cheaper than investing in overseas players.

Would you like that applied to Warrington too, who received a warning from the ref last night for whinging about loads of decisions?





And back on topic, Armstrong doesn't look bad.

Perfectly reasonable summation.

Ah so the concept of marginal costs is foreign to you. That explains a lot. Thank you.

Can I just say, anyone that thinks Hull KR won't be chucked out of SL because they bring a lot of away fans is an idiot.



Hull KR aren't exactly a big draw. They don't get fans thinking "ooh, Hull KR, this is a must watch game". They may bring a lot over, but I reckon a fair few of the floating home fans won't give a cr*p about a game against Hull KR and will probably stay home.



I aren't saying it isn't good that Hull KR bring a lot of fans away with them, by the way. I'm just saying it is not really significant at all, especially in the franchise decisions. And especially when you look at things like sponsorship, media coverage, etc. of the league. Away fans at one game is pocket-change to clubs that can turn-over millions.

But will they be chucked out of SL because they are not the best development club in the world either ?



That is the question in point here