This is how the table would look under the old points system.

Halifax 22
Barrow 18
Fev 18
Widnes 16
Haven 16
Toulouse 14
Sheffield 14
Batley 13
Leigh 12
Gateshead 11
Donny 2

The biggest losers would be Sheffield and Widnes who have 8 and 5 bp's.

So is it worth having the bp? I suppose if you're a fan of those two clubs you'd say yes.

It does encourage teams to play for 80 mins though.

As was shown tonight with Gateshead trying until the end of the game.

I like the bonus point, that game was exciting till the end.

I can see how it makes the game interesting till the end, just doesn't change the table that much. However, the league is so close this year one bonus point could make all the difference at the end. Maybe SL should adopt it!

Aren't we the guinea pigs?

Must admit, I'm still a big fan of the system. A bonus point on Saturday would give us a very handy cushion as well.

Guinea pigs are quite cute. We prefer to call you lab rats.



I really like the bonus point system, best 'rule-change' in years IMHO.

I have not heard anything about sl taking it up though has anyone else ?

Ahhh thats so sweet ..... we think you`re all sewer rats.... merely a term of endearment.