Originally Posted by
Coastal Boy
I appreciate there are usually valid reasons to explain the points I have mentioned in my previous post. However I believe my point remains valid. To think there is an automatic drive for a club team to play the highest division possible is not always the case.
Is it better to run last in a higher div or win a lower one?
I just think the whole automatic promotion relegation system should be scrapped for a more reasonable approach.
A lot has changed now that Manly and UTS have rightfully been promoted. The new clubs of Blacktown, Gosford, Auburn and Randwick could combine with Camden, Norwest and Moorebank to form the nucleus of a div 2 comp. Throw in Sydney Uni, UNSW and UTS who have 4 teams and we're about there. This division would remain untouched regardless of results.
Div 3 would work better with most premier div clubs 3rd's team. Penno, Sydney Hills, Wests, Norths. Combine this with Div 1's reserves: parramatta, southern power, penrith and mac uni.
For me this makes more sense. Rivalries can develop. Back to back premierships possible. Better home game day organisation. No penalties for winning or advantages in coming last. Natural ups and downs in performance like it used to be.
Not a perfect system but the current system isn't either.
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