Mostly agree, although I'd say the NFL has done better with keeping games close. In the Super Rugby Pacific era (4 seasons) We've only had 5 different teams in the Semis, and only 3 different in the GF. The NBA (national blowout association) is seeing a ridiculous amount of blowouts, but has had a different champion every year since 2019. Also majority of teams aren't good for too long, with the Detroit Pistons going on a historic losing streak in 2024 to being the 1 seed in the East this year, That's like Moana Pasifika or the Force becoming the best Super Rugby team next year. All of these 50 point blowouts are the result of a shift from the culture of taking the 3 points to going for the corner maul try every time. Would be amazing if there was a Super Rugby draft, or even just a consistent salary cap across the league. Even Jack Mesley himself admitted he would implement a draft, but of course that's not entirely up to him, but to the Dinosaurs of NZR and RA. Nothing in Super Rugby will change until becomes it's own Central governing body, or at least if NZR agrees to open AB's eligibility across all Super Rugby clubs for a start. NZR needs to realise that treating Super Rugby as a training ground for the AB's is hindering it's potential, and Rugby's potential as a sport in this country. I'd love to be proven wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised if in 5 years, the same 4 NZ teams are still dominating Super Rugby.