Quote wrencat1873="wrencat1873"The change was announced last season.
Top 8 in SL enter the Challenge Cup one round later.
Bottom 4 enter in 5th round.
For me, the idea is very poor and it makes things even more difficult for the lower ranked clubs and reduces the chance of
a "plum" draw for some of the minions taking part.
Also, for last seasons top 8 in SL, 3 wins and you are going to Wembley, a little bit o cup romance has gone.'"
Must admit, I don't like the 'seeding' side of the Cup draw.
Definitely the romance of a giant kill have been all but extinguished.
Wasn't there a big fuss a few years back when Leeds drew Saints in the 'first round proper' and the outcry was that the Challenge Cup wouldn't be the same without one of these two?
Think they brought the seeding in next season to prevent this.
Put the balls in a bag and see who gets who, simple.
Romance back on!