I think that can be ok and is a good sign that he wants to get games against adults after MM finished.
I think 1910 was saying it's rare for a player to go straight from MM to Qcup, so it shouldn't be unexpected or considered a downgrade for him.
I believe Jett Bryce is the only one going straight to Qcup this year, but even guys like Mozer, Coby, BTK, etc. might've played a game or so of Qcup near the end of the year after the MM final.
Then they train with the Top 30 next preseason and look to get a full year of Qcup in from there.
It's a good sign if Trew gets some BRL games, because I think some of the MM guys don't play for ages after the final.
Bryce might only be going to Qcup, because of how terrible our backrow is and Madge wanting to see if a young guy might be a bolter for later in the year.