You ask for the Woodsman and the Woodsman returns.....
Subbies board definitely need to look at the situation of Subbies. Instead of balancing the competitions in terms of club numbers, the easy road was taken by allowing clubs to stay in Division 1 - if you pout enough and you talk about your history, you get what you want.
They will indeed go into the season with a 9 team Division 1, 7 team Division 2 and a 7 team Division 3.
Barker to stay in Division 2, despite only having two grades and colts.... I remember a club last year that was demoted for not fulfilling divisional requirements.....just depends on the role your president has with Rugby Australia.... whoops.....
There will be no fourth grade in Division 2. Only Lindfield, UNSW and Hills will attempt to field fourth grade.
I'm also hearing that one rather prominent club, heavily discussed on these forums in the past, is in real trouble. Financially struggling, player numbers are iffy and the committee is struggling to fill roles. They could be gone within two years. Once I get more information, I'll let you know.