Well the current system isn't working and the return of 8x8x8 doesnt work.
In this system, do Mosman stay in Division 1 or drop because of the CC position they finished in?
Do Lindfield go another year in Division 2 and potentially halt their incredible momentum and be denied what they rightfully deserve.
If we return to the very outdated system, then you'd have (based on CC standings):
Division 1: Colleagues, Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, Waverley, Blue Mountains, St Patricks, Forest, Lindfield
Division 2: Mosman (fielding at least 3 more grades than most other clubs in the division), Petersham, UNSW, Hills, Newport, Epping, Briars, Beecroft.
Division 3: Hawkesbury Valley, Knox, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harlequins, Old Barker, Old Ignatians, Sydney Irish (??), Merrylands (??).
Mosman could play Briars and have to find games for 60-70 players. If Newport have the European exodus mid season again, that number jumps.
Subbies needs a rethink on the divisional structure, or it needs to limit the number of clubs in one area to push the numbers together.
We know that the bigger disease in rugby stems from the top, as they say the fish rots from the head. When the game's leaders decide to look at protecting the future of the game, we will be more successful.