Well, the fact that Salford have fielded an academy team vs saints has already brought the integrity of the comp into question. For example, if Wigan and saints are level on points at the end of the season but saints have a small advantage of points difference then how is that fair?
The thing that annoys me more is that we have had a very hard start but have managed to keep our points conceded relatively low. If now looks like Cas who have had a poor start could be looking at a healthy win vs a very understrength Salford team and could rack up points to offset some of that poor start. How is that right to teams around them? Could be difference between a finishing position and resulting in points gained/lost on IMG performance.
They’ve already affected the integrity of the comp.
There was supposed to be follow up on the team they fielded a few weeks ago and we’ve heard nothing.
Players may even refuse to play altogether if they don’t get paid.
After a positive few opening rounds and vegas a positive step Salford have really cast a dark shadow over the competition. I’m expecting some significant points deduction for them some point soon.