Smokin Joe
Bencher
Seriously think that the NRL needs to make this a priority.
Players union need to take a player cut to fund it(5%),but the NRL seriously needs a second tier comp in 2021.
Can't have this crap about whining for kids to come into to the top level with no game time.
Increase the bubble from 36 to 66 and the reserve grade can help fund it(would be sure so many would be champing at the bit from clubs to players)
We are an example....Workers would fund the players and the 5% cut from players union would fund the travelling costs.
It would not mean that guys would have to play a level up but would be able to train and at least work with and provide guys able to step in.
36 guys only to play NRL but rhe extra 30 are playing reggies and the guys not from the top 36 not selected in the top 17 can at least train and get fitness with the top squad.
Teams from Qld etc...can be assimilated into a natonal second grade comp,pretty sure enough money in the kitty to make it work.....
Players union need to take a player cut to fund it(5%),but the NRL seriously needs a second tier comp in 2021.
Can't have this crap about whining for kids to come into to the top level with no game time.
Increase the bubble from 36 to 66 and the reserve grade can help fund it(would be sure so many would be champing at the bit from clubs to players)
We are an example....Workers would fund the players and the 5% cut from players union would fund the travelling costs.
It would not mean that guys would have to play a level up but would be able to train and at least work with and provide guys able to step in.
36 guys only to play NRL but rhe extra 30 are playing reggies and the guys not from the top 36 not selected in the top 17 can at least train and get fitness with the top squad.
Teams from Qld etc...can be assimilated into a natonal second grade comp,pretty sure enough money in the kitty to make it work.....