I hope those that are saying that the MPL should be expanded to 10 teams will now think again.
Why? It's already an unbalanced competition so having 5-6 sides of a 10 team comp having no show of winning it is the same as having 4-5 of an 8 team comp.
If, and yes it is a big if, the 10 sides started 2016 with the same playing and coaching staff then the relegation scrap would be a season long slug fest. Result wise this is a far more interesting viewing experience tha the top end of the table.
Hell if there is more interest in the relegation battle lets make it really interesting if we ever go to ten teams why not make it the 9th and 10th team go down. I know it will not happen as no chance of going to 10 teams in the near future.
2/10 can work if you have 12 sides. We don't , Nomads would make 11. Either another Nelson side or Waimak for 12.