LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Corey Parker, a former player for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL, has suggested a radical proposal to change the way competition points are allocated each round.
He wants to introduce a "joker card" system that would spice things up in the league.
According to Parker, teams would have to nominate their joker card on the Tuesday when the teams are announced.
If they win the game by ten or more points, they would receive four competition points.
However, if they win by less than ten points and have nominated the joker card, they would receive zero points.
Parker's proposal has left fans scratching their heads and questioning its logic.
Many argue that it makes no sense and would only lead to confusion and unfairness in the competition.
They believe that the current system, where teams earn two competition points for a win and one for a draw, is straightforward and fair.
Some fans have also pointed out that Parker's proposal would give an advantage to teams that are already strong and likely to win by large margins.
It would make it even harder for struggling teams to catch up and make a comeback in the competition.
Additionally, the fact that each club would only be permitted to use the joker card once a season raises concerns about its effectiveness and impact on the overall standings.
Furthermore, the suggestion to put the joker card system on hold during the Origin period has raised eyebrows.
The Origin period is a crucial time in the NRL season, where players from different clubs represent their respective states in a series of matches.
Suspending the joker card system during this period would further complicate the already complex proposal.
Overall, Corey Parker's joker card proposal has been met with skepticism and criticism from fans.
While it may be an attempt to inject excitement into the competition, many argue that it would only create confusion and unfairness.
The current system of allocating competition points based on wins and draws seems to be the preferred and more logical approach.