Watching NRL... we should bring it back.
Obviously the format is the problem so i propose this:
Played 2nd week of finals (bit of a dud weekend really)
Players from top 6 teams still left in finals dont play obviously
Doesnt matter so much if a player gets injured as its the end of the season and they cant win the flag anyway
Ok so the best players from those 6 teams miss out but id rather have the big V back
Re the allies - sod them off.
Play it like the country leagues play against eachother.
SStates ranked 1v2 play off for trophy
3v4 for right to play the number 1 team the following year
5v6 for the right to play in 3v4 game
Etc.
Win go up, lose go down.
Just my thoughts