KILLARNEY Cutters captain-coach John Trindall has slammed the Stanthorpe Gremlins' bid to play in the Toowoomba Rugby League next season.

Trindall said the Gremlins needed to think of the BRL competition before leaving and said the Gremlins were not equipped for the TRL.

"It's s**t," Trindall said when asked what he thought of Stanthorpe's bid.

"They can't even win the BRL so I don't know how they're going to go and win the TRL, which is a harder comp.

"If they go, the BRL wouldn't be worth playing anymore - there's a lot of talk about keeping the BRL strong but if Stanthorpe goes it would wreck the whole show.

"I also don't buy into people saying it (the move) would strengthen rugby league in the region because I think a lot of the guys would quit instead of heading to Stanthorpe to try and play TRL."

Warwick Cowboys president Mary-anne Loudon had a different view, however.

Loudon said she understood the implications for the Border Rugby League but said the positives of the move would stretch beyond the TRL.

"I think it would be wonderful if the bid was successful," Loudon said.

"I think it would be a really good thing for rugby league in the area.

"I understand it would hurt the Border Rugby League, which would be a shame because I think it's a great competition that is very well run.

"But with the struggle some of the sides have had with player numbers, I think it might be better for rugby league in the district that Stanthorpe joins the TRL."

Loudon said the prospect of Cowboys-Gremlins matches was particularly exciting.

"There is a lot of rivalry there between Warwick and Stanthorpe - the only rivalry that comes close is our rivalry with Wattles," she said.

"There are always massive crowds at games between Warwick and Stanthorpe and from a TRL perspective, it would be great for the league."

If Stanthorpe's bid is successful, there could be two new sides in next season's TRL Premiership, with Goondiwindi also bidding to re-enter.

Loudon said she was excited at the prospect of a 12-team competition.

"It would be a really good thing for rugby league in the area," Loudon said.

"Having another two sides would open up more opportunities for players in the region and that can only help the game long term."