As someone who will finish fourth, this has been an interesting thread to follow! I have worked out I will lose 200k, assuming a full house against Vic (also assuming Vic stays on top!!).
I would rather be 5th for cash reasons, but the extra game for training is ok too, but the cash is a killer I agree.
Not that this will happen this year, but what if 4th wins both games and makes the big dance? Is it worth it then?
Hopefully they tweak the formula some more.