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What the Super League table would look like if points percentage was scrapped
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:30 am
by josie andrews
There’s been a debate raging for almost two seasons now about whether or not the points percentage concept for the three tiers of British Rugby League is the right avenue to go down.
The concept – where league table positions are decided on win percentage from the number of games a team has played – was brought in during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic last season.
With some clubs obviously suffering more than others, it was a way of evening out the competition so that sides that hadn’t played as many games weren’t left out of the overall rankings.
But, for some, the idea is flawed; take Featherstone and Toulouse in the Championship for example.
Prior to the weekend just gone, Toulouse were top with Featherstone second, despite Rovers winning 11 from 11 and the French side winning nine from nine.
So, we at Serious About Rugby League thought it would be a good idea to see how the Super League table would look if games were decided in the old way – by points rather than percentage.
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Re: What the Super League table would look like if points percentage was scrapped
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 12:09 pm
by nathan_rugby
I don't see an issue with doing points percentage as long as the rules are clear and satisfactory for the following:
- Number of games needed to qualify for play-offs & win the LLS
- Rules around Covid, postponements, conceding the game 24-0 etc.
Re: What the Super League table would look like if points percentage was scrapped
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:48 pm
by Firestarter
josie andrews wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:30 am
There’s been a debate raging for almost two seasons now about whether or not the points percentage concept for the three tiers of British Rugby League is the right avenue to go down.
The concept – where league table positions are decided on win percentage from the number of games a team has played – was brought in during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic last season.
With some clubs obviously suffering more than others, it was a way of evening out the competition so that sides that hadn’t played as many games weren’t left out of the overall rankings.
But, for some, the idea is flawed; take Featherstone and Toulouse in the Championship for example.
Prior to the weekend just gone, Toulouse were top with Featherstone second, despite Rovers winning 11 from 11 and the French side winning nine from nine.
So, we at Serious About Rugby League thought it would be a good idea to see how the Super League table would look if games were decided in the old way – by points rather than percentage.
https://cdn.seriousaboutrl.com/wp-conte ... s-only.jpg
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/what-the ... tm_content
Just proves how ridiculous it is josie
Re: What the Super League table would look like if points percentage was scrapped
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:44 am
by Mike
Firestarter wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:48 pm
josie andrews wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:30 am
There’s been a debate raging for almost two seasons now about whether or not the points percentage concept for the three tiers of British Rugby League is the right avenue to go down.
The concept – where league table positions are decided on win percentage from the number of games a team has played – was brought in during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic last season.
With some clubs obviously suffering more than others, it was a way of evening out the competition so that sides that hadn’t played as many games weren’t left out of the overall rankings.
But, for some, the idea is flawed; take Featherstone and Toulouse in the Championship for example.
Prior to the weekend just gone, Toulouse were top with Featherstone second, despite Rovers winning 11 from 11 and the French side winning nine from nine.
So, we at Serious About Rugby League thought it would be a good idea to see how the Super League table would look if games were decided in the old way – by points rather than percentage.
https://cdn.seriousaboutrl.com/wp-conte ... s-only.jpg
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/what-the ... tm_content
Just proves how ridiculous it is josie
How ridiculous what is?
Re: What the Super League table would look like if points percentage was scrapped
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:01 am
by Firestarter
Mike wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:44 am
Firestarter wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:48 pm
josie andrews wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:30 am
There’s been a debate raging for almost two seasons now about whether or not the points percentage concept for the three tiers of British Rugby League is the right avenue to go down.
The concept – where league table positions are decided on win percentage from the number of games a team has played – was brought in during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic last season.
With some clubs obviously suffering more than others, it was a way of evening out the competition so that sides that hadn’t played as many games weren’t left out of the overall rankings.
But, for some, the idea is flawed; take Featherstone and Toulouse in the Championship for example.
Prior to the weekend just gone, Toulouse were top with Featherstone second, despite Rovers winning 11 from 11 and the French side winning nine from nine.
So, we at Serious About Rugby League thought it would be a good idea to see how the Super League table would look if games were decided in the old way – by points rather than percentage.
https://cdn.seriousaboutrl.com/wp-conte ... s-only.jpg
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/what-the ... tm_content
Just proves how ridiculous it is josie
How ridiculous what is?
The percentage system, especially when you look at where saints are
Re: What the Super League table would look like if points percentage was scrapped
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:13 am
by Mike
Firestarter wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:01 am
Mike wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:44 am
Firestarter wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:48 pm
Just proves how ridiculous it is josie
How ridiculous what is?
The percentage system, especially when you look at where saints are
Given the situation the sport is in, what would be a better/less ridiculous alternative?
Re: What the Super League table would look like if points percentage was scrapped
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:49 am
by Firestarter
Mike wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:13 am
Firestarter wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:01 am
Mike wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:44 am
How ridiculous what is?
The percentage system, especially when you look at where saints are
Given the situation the sport is in, what would be a better/less ridiculous alternative?
i just think teams can always raise a team….. dont believe for one second that any team havent had enough players in there ranks….. its all about pride imo and some teams have used it to there advantage
