Saints chief slams play-off plans
St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus has criticised changes to the play-off system, due to take effect from 2009.
The highest placed team after the first round will be able to choose semi-final opponents in week three in an event expanded from six to eight teams.
"We were not in favour," he said. "It's a little bit of a gimmick gone too far.
"The game has thrived on innovation and much been correct but this won't work. It's supposed to be an advantage but all it will do is motivate opponents."
One theory for the decision to change the structure of the play-offs is that it would bring greater excitement to the concluding stages of the competition.
Leeds retained their Super League crown by beating St Helens in the Grand Final in October in Manchester.
And McManus added: "I don't think semi-finals have been predictable at all.
"The play-offs have worked in the current form, are successful and an exciting culmination to the season."
clipped from news.bbc.co.uk
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