For next year get rid of the pre seaon competion.
Have each team play each other in the first 17 games for 2 premiership points.
The competition then gets broken into two divisions
The top 9 sides from the first 17 games then play each other for 4 premiership points to decide the top 7 positions in order for the finals.
The bottom 9 sides also play for 4 premiership points with the top side filling the eigth position.
This gives the competition a 25 week season with the teams more evenly aligned going into the the last 3rd of the season.
leading to closer and more blockbuster games
A fair and equitable draw
The bottom teams not playing the top sides and more likely to be in finals contention deeper into the season.
Have each team play each other in the first 17 games for 2 premiership points.
The competition then gets broken into two divisions
The top 9 sides from the first 17 games then play each other for 4 premiership points to decide the top 7 positions in order for the finals.
The bottom 9 sides also play for 4 premiership points with the top side filling the eigth position.
This gives the competition a 25 week season with the teams more evenly aligned going into the the last 3rd of the season.
leading to closer and more blockbuster games
A fair and equitable draw
The bottom teams not playing the top sides and more likely to be in finals contention deeper into the season.