LeedsLurch:
I'm all for expansion clubs. The wider the audience the better. Seems to me the only way to get a better experience for the French clubs playing over here is to expand their fan base to the non traditional areas of the country. Lets say that Catalan can get a following of fans in the capital or somewhere else like the Midlands or even derby then their away support will improve. This has to be marketed properly, take a big club on the road and give it everything to get bodies through the gate. Leeds vs Catalan at City Ground in Nottingham or villa park. Give it half the effort that they do for state of origin and I'm sure it could draw a big crowd. Play an attractive game, like a lot have been this year so far, and it could introduce a whole new audience. Whichever body that is in charge need to grab some marketing and put their money where their mouth is. We have a product that is worth shouting about. No half d efforts, keep at it and if it fails, try again
The on the Road names in the nineties were great a drew good crowds, I much preferred those than magic weekend. 3 double headers in new locations would be my favourite. And with 14 teams 2 French clubs could play an extra game in Paris, Lyon, Mille etc
