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Jason Little (69)
I like it @Mangoman
Regional unions use a similar concept where smaller towns aren't always going to be able to field 3 Grades + Colts, but the big centres will. They can't mitigate their travel but understand they're not always going to be in rude health every year. Clubs nominate and grade accordingly.
If it was to be organised like this tho, it has to be right down the divisions i.e. you can't keep div 1 as Sydney-wide, because that would quickly create the haves/nots situation we've almost created today. Div 1 risks becoming just another SRU in that case.
I don't think it would be a challenge in terms of aligning regions, but the draw itself would be tough to put together. Would be interesting to see the effect of bigger clubs playing against smaller ones, in terms of hosting and facilities.
Regional unions use a similar concept where smaller towns aren't always going to be able to field 3 Grades + Colts, but the big centres will. They can't mitigate their travel but understand they're not always going to be in rude health every year. Clubs nominate and grade accordingly.
If it was to be organised like this tho, it has to be right down the divisions i.e. you can't keep div 1 as Sydney-wide, because that would quickly create the haves/nots situation we've almost created today. Div 1 risks becoming just another SRU in that case.
I don't think it would be a challenge in terms of aligning regions, but the draw itself would be tough to put together. Would be interesting to see the effect of bigger clubs playing against smaller ones, in terms of hosting and facilities.