I'm just wondering who everyone thinks will retain Franchises, and who will drop out? And on the other hand - who will come in?

Every club bar Cas, Wakey and Salford at the moment..



Widnes to come in.

I really hope one of the Cumpriam teams get in. That whole area is pretty much an untapped resource as things are

What about Halifax? Do you think there is any chance for them?

No because Widnes beat them on every front.

Apart from on the field

Barrow are the only Cumbrian team who quailifies.



Fev, Fax & Batley have a chance but Widnes is too close to Saders, Saints & Wire, they should merge with one of them

Not really. Widnes actually won something to qualify to be eligible. Halifax have only qualified by virtue of reaching a final. I'd say Widnes are advantageous on that front.

To be honest, I don't think Widness should get it, all they've really got is a good stadium and don't offer much more, and if we have over half the stadium underway by the end of next season they might aswell as give us an extra 3 years, never know could be the new Hull or Wire, doubt it though to be honest, although everything is possible!

Apart from the stadium they have:



A good business plan

A world-class academy

A decent fanbase

They have 2 stadiums!? Crikey, the really are pushing the boat out to get a franchise





Serioulsy though you're right, Widnes are miles ahead of everyone in the Championship off the field and one of the 3 top guns on it hence the ticked box.



Given a chance i still think Halifax could do aswell in all areas as Cas, Wakey and Salford are doing at the moment but it'll never happen again to see how true that point would be. And to be honest, Halifax aren't needed in Super League, even with Halifax goggles on i can see that.