NRL proposes Wildcard Weekend to revamp finals

NRL clubs and broadcasters have been briefed on a proposal to introduce a"Wildcard Weekend" as part of a new finals system that could be introduced as soon as next year.

If the Wildcard Weekend concept had been in place last season, ninth-placed Wests Tigers would have played the eighth-placed Warriors and the 10The finals series would then kick off in its current format, with the top four playing in qualifying finals and the teams finishing fifth and sixth playing elimination matches against the winners from Wildcard Weekend.

The average number of dead matches across the past 11 years is 23 per season - or 12 per cent of the 192 Telstra Premiership fixtures each year. "I think at the Titans last year we were probably done and dusted by very early in the second round," Annesley said. The Wildcard Weekend system will benefit teams who are impacted by heavy injury tolls early in the season and may also place more emphasis on recruitment before June 30 as clubs try to sign a player who can help keep their play-off hopes alive.

lasarusratuere 😂👍🏼

They won't get it at the NRL,still in damage control,be interesting to see how many families turn up

Absolutely ridiculous. If the teams can't make the top eight, why should they be given an advantage . No wonder NRL are losing fans if this stupidity continues. Too many rule changes are mucking up the game

Just a single persons opinion but i feel that this is a reflection of where our society has been headed ova the past 15-20yrs. Participation trophy's, everyone gets a run, rewards for showing up.. Now on a PROFESSIONAL stage we're making things easier.. DontCheapenThePremiership

STOP CHANGING THE GAME.

Oooops I hit Yes by mistake 😩

Hoping the gooses at the NRL who came up with this proposal and now this survey actually takes on the feedback fanengagement

Let’s introduce a second ball and a three point line while we are at it

More Americanisation of the game. First American teams like Broncos and Cowboys, then the bunker, now wild card round for teams that lose more then they win and next they’ll make forward passes legal as the refs already do

April’s fools is next month.

A shorter season promotes stronger competition and bigger crowds which equals more revenue The NRL has shot itself in the foot by having a 26 round comp If you’re going to revamp do it properly for the fans not half baked NRL RugbyLeague

The punters have spoken...

NRL leadership

26 weeks of competition is enough for any team to show it's credentials, ridiculous idea that is the result of society allowing morons to roam free GoAwayGreenturd

Haha.

As you can see the people have spoken, but will that really stop you blokes from doing whatever the hell you want? How can you justify a team that finishes 10th to have a run at the title. Stupid

When recipients of 'participation awards' get promoted to make big decisions...

you are clearly out of touch with the fans!

I want to know who thought the finals needed 'revamping' Heads must roll!!

While it seems a bit crazy, the reasoning behind it is pretty sound and makes sense, more games that mean something is always a good thing

The NRL is being run by a bunch of muppets! This is a ridiculous idea

If you aren’t good enough to make the 8, you shouldn’t be rewarded with a chance! Only reward is earlier holidays or maybe a spoon 🤘🏽

This whole bogus idea is just an attempt by the NRL to distract people from the ongoing off-field scandals plaguing the league.

Its stupid. The whole reason why you make the 8 is because of your overall performance throughout the season.

What a shock BecharaBrendon

Fox the real draw first.

Teams who have lost more games than they’ve won, shouldn’t be involved in the finals series.

NO ... Dimwit idea. FFS NO...

i think someone at nrl click on the send tweet early, april’s fool is april 1st not march

I'd say only if 7, 8, 9 & 10 finished on the same points. Barring that, without at least 20+ teams I'd say no.

anything to try and get more than 7000 people at a game

There's nothing wrong with the current system. Stop trying to milk the game. You've already got a billion dollar tv deal.

Can we be undecided?

What idiot came up with this nrl let me guess.. good ole Todd oustgreenberg

I’m in favour as some teams play well leading up to finals but just miss the 8 because of a slow start, but I don’t think they should play 7th and 8th who have probably just fought their hardest to make it in. Maybe they should play teams closer to the top to prove themselves.

no

There already is a wildcard weekend, it’s called rounds 1-25

All sounds pointless to be honest. When you read “Wildcard” sounds exciting, but it really isn’t.

This is what happens when journalists try to run football

BigSportsBrekky

16 teams and we’re looking at a chance to reward teams 9 and 10!! This is ridiculous! We play 25 rounds during the season to sort out this competition, we don’t need to start rewarding mediocrity. Stop messing with the system!!

It sounds good... I would like to see the bottom eight play around robin for those two (WildCard) spots... There is always that one/two teams that start the season off with a slow start but come home strong (with a wet sail) like the Bulldogs last season... just my opinion

No it rewards mediocrity.

Please deactivate your account.

If there is 18-20 teams

Another weekend of Football plus it gives the top teams a rest so we get better Footy the following weekend. Plus you arent forced to watch it. Im down. But if you expect the players to add another game to their calendar the salary cap has to go up too.

Gatty54 You get a Finals place, you get a Finals place

I love it hey. It's a brilliant idea. Reckon you could even do a Top 12 and expand it out by 2 games. Really make the top 4 count!

It’s baldy greenbergs decision. He doesn’t give a F what the fans think. He is destroying rugby league

It's moronic

Breaking- we are not America and we do not have conferences.

23% of respondents are imbeciles...

You “listened” to the fans with JDB suspension. Let’s see if you “listen” again and scrap this ridiculous proposal.

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