Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield: 10 ways to make the greatest game even greater

Phil Rothfield proposes changes to rugby league, including scheduling and travel fairness improvements.

The Australian

From a wildcard weekend, to bush footy and an overhaul of the player transfer market, Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield unveils his plan to take rugby league to another level.

1 The schedule

Ensure there is a minimum 10-week gap between clubs playing against each other for a second time. Also even out the travel commitments. The Raiders had to do Las Vegas, Townsville, Auckland and Darwin early this year. It's unfair. It's going to be a big issue with expansion teams Perth and PNG.

2 Wildcard weekend

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