this is probably a stupid idea but why not have a second set off playoffs for the teams in 5th - 8th.
it would go like this:
8th vs 8th......7th vs 7th.....6th vs 6th.....5th vs 5th.....
the loser of the 8th placed team gets relegated
the loser of the 7th placed team gets relegated
8th vs 7th.....6th vs 5th
the loser of either of theses matches gets relegated
???? vs ????
this gives you a huge advantage finishing 5th as you have less chance of being relegated.
tell me what you think.
the winner doesnt get a trophy or anything it just means every1 gets to play just like the top 4, this doesnt change the draft picks in anyway whats so ever.
Mayby the winner can get a trophy instead of it being gold it can be bronze or something.
just let me know what you guys think.
cheers