Originally Posted by
Norris Lurker
What I think Mug Punter is suggesting (correct me if I'm wrong); is that a structure of only fielding a Premier Division, Div 1 & Under 18s isn't totally viable.
For a club with that structure, if someone comes along that isn't Div 1 standard, that club would have to turn them away. For some clubs, that's the experience they've had - and it's not because they're trying to be snobby or elitist, but because they've got nothing to offer a player who isn't Div 1 standard.
Some clubs have been able to get their numbers up enough to field a thirds team in a lower division - North Shore and Wests have for a couple of years, Penno have one this year.
But for other clubs, it's a chicken and egg situation - they can't field a thirds team until they've got the numbers to play in it, but can't get the numbers until there's a team to play in.
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