My reading is that for as long as the current grading system stays in place then a 12th place finish is unlikely to result in relegation for us, due to other factors ensuring we remain one of the twelve highest scoring clubs. Of course, a sudden about turn in SL/RL strategy could alter all of that, but for the time being we should be safe!



The easiest way for us to avoid this scenario is to stay clear of the bottom spots on the ladder, don't think any of us want to go through the hell and misery of last year ever again

playing out of another town/clubs ground to improve your img rating whilst waiting for a new ground to be built is another farce! your stadium rating should either stay the same, or lose points imo.



could we see a 14 team league in 2026?

I've long wanted a 14 team league and the end of loop games, but if SKY keep reducing the TV deal there's no chance the clubs will split the money into more slices

Itll take years to find a suitable site, get planning permission and get it built, they could be at the Shay for a while, during that period surely their support will dwindle given how they struggle to get crowds in Huddersfield itself now, then when they move back they'll have to rebuild the fanbase again, doesn't seem sustainable really, wonder if a merger with Halifax is a possibility

No.

He's ruled a merger out but you do wonder, there are questions marks if Halifax RL and Football can afford to buy the ground back when Huddersfield are done (and the council wants shot of the ground)



West Yorkshire Giant Panthers anyone?