This is not the case, is it?



A bonus point for a side losing by 12 points or less is just that - one point.



However, both sides in a drawn game receive two points.



I stand corrected if I am wrong on this, but am 100% sure that I am not and that the points system for the two Championship leagues is three points for a win; two points for a draw; and then the infamous bonus point for the narrow loser.

You are correct as far as I understand things.

The point of the stats is that the bonus point is meant to make teams try harder. However there is the same ratio of 'bonus point' games in super league as there are in the Championship. Around 40%. So does it really make a difference to the games?



It only seems to make a difference to the table on reflection as in Super League with no bonus point, they try just as hard it would seem to get the win as Championship teams convert games into bonus points.

I don't know why people are still going on about the bonus point, it's part of the rules of the comp we play in and there is one available in every game played at that level, if teams choose to neglect that gift, it's their own fault.

It's the same for everyone.

I'm a proud Dewsbury supporter despite our results. As you'll no doubt guess I'm very much in favor of the bonus point system, as it is currently working in our favor and did so a few years back while Andy Kelly was in charge.



I can honestly say we have in most cases worked hard for the bonus points we have earned for example when playing against the likes of yourselves Barrow and widnes we and other lower positioned teams try to lift our game ensuring we get something from it a win a draw or a BP.



I ask a question and please be honest if you were at the foot of the table trying to survive would you still disagree with it?

Bonus Point, usual daft idea from Red Hall. If a team loses then no points. But if they want to reward a team for losing by 12 points or less why not an extra point for winning by more than say 20

Its a good idea, keeps teams battling to the end even though the game may be lost.

Isn't that what every paying fan wants?



perhaps if we hadn't took a hammering from Fev (a) and Leigh (h) we would like the bonus pt

Win 2pts

Draw 1pt

Lose 0pts



The simplest and the best.Plus it doesnt matter who you support.Last seasons games are history as are the rest of this season.Any true supporters would only want the original scoring system.

If it aint broke dont fix it.Thats the problem with the powers that be in this sport they change the rules all the time.We all know its a farce,so just wait for the next instalment.

Apparently you can't stop progress;I don't see much with the bonus point...its open to manipulation just for starters!!!!

I personally don't mind the bonus point but I think it could be refined as a scoring system.



I think there should be a winning bonus point as well as the losing bonus point so there is four points available in every match.



Win 3pts. lose by 12 or less 1pt = 4pts



Draw 2pts each = 4pts



Win by more than 12 or above = 4pts



There are points for losing by 12 or less but I think there should be points for winning by a certain margin too so you are not just rewarding the losing team battling but the attacking team too.

Don't you mean:-



Win by more than 12 = 4 pts ?



i.e. 3 pts for the win plus a winning margin bonus point.

Yeah sorry.. typooooooooooooooooo

That sounds far too sensible and fair to be adopted by the RFL.