Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
The other Prem teams might not like it
Subbies 2023!
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The Wombat
Chris McKivat (8)
To play with mates at both clubs. Also, to get a run of rugby every weekend. Div 1 had a terrible schedule this year with weird byes + the wet weather weekends not being used
The Waverley Walrus
Stan Wickham (3)
I’m sure Blue Mountains reimbursed them for “fuel money” like the other team members from St Mary’s who would have given up their $400 match payments in the Ron Massey cup to play with their mates. Good on them I say!
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
They aren't under amateur rules, so it would be a bit uneven.
footy_footy
Ward Prentice (10)
Hearing that Subbies are wasting little time getting their affairs in order for 2024 and want to have Divisions 1-3 sorted ASAP with 8 clubs respectively.
Credit to them for getting on to it early but I'm very curious to see where everyone ends up and how it will be received!
Credit to them for getting on to it early but I'm very curious to see where everyone ends up and how it will be received!
TheBigArvo
Larry Dwyer (12)
Good luck to them finding 24 teams to fill those 3 Divisions of 8 teams as I see it there’s only 21 viable sides based off this year.
Not to mention what clubs say at this stage of the season could be completely different come pre season next year even if they do have hopes of that number of teams/player quality.
Don’t get me wrong I’d love to see them sort it out early and get a draw out so we can talk about footy rather than whose in what divisions but don’t see it being very practical.
Good luck Subbies!
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Agree will be tough but credit to them to get after it now and find out.
Eastcoast
Bill Watson (15)
Subbies thoughts - Lets just make an 8 team comp and disregard whether teams can fulfil each grade. Instead of ensuring the teams with the numbers are able to get game time week in week out. Because 8 x 8 x 8 looks pretty.
HogansHeros
Dave Cowper (27)
Unless div 3 runs 2 grades and no colts.
Or 3 grades no colts plus some weird Shute Shield team agreements
The Wombat
Chris McKivat (8)
Rumours are that Subbies are telling clubs Lindfield are going up while Mosman and Petersham will come down
HogansHeros
Dave Cowper (27)
Good to see the rumour mill getting to work early
thetraitor
Chris McKivat (8)
That's cool, but if they went to get back to Div 1 in 2025 they should prioritise getting a Colts side
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
With its famed accuracy as well.
Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
I for one welcome our new Div 2 overlords. Both clubs have enjoyed some great rivalry with the Breakers over the years and we look forward to welcoming them back to Porters and I know the boys will like a close away game to the Whales and the Petersham bowlo is always a great away bus trip session.
TheBigArvo
Larry Dwyer (12)
I thought Newport was going to Div 1 next year?
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I'd normally take the time to say I'm looking forward to your Board nomination this year, but I don't think the barking mad support for Hunters Hill would jive well TBH. And some with Hunters Hill would agree with me...
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Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Cheers.
Speaking as a Board member: we did pretty much the same exercise last year, but it was a bit later in the year because there was no RWC to get in the way
We have to weigh carefully the statements we hear directly against what we've observed. It isn't an exact science and there is probably no solution that fits every single club perfectly. Nor do we think that we're going to arrive at an outcome that everyone is 100% happy with.
If you want to make friends, sell ice cream
At the point where the Board makes a decision, it is done with the greater good in mind. We're not trying to persecute anyone or have any agenda past that. There are certain guidelines we're using - 8x8x8 being an example - and we're doing our best to get it right.
We also don't think we're perfect, so to those on here who believe they fall into that category: get out from behind that keyboard and apply now! No experience required
2024 game plan
Lindfield up
Petersham and Forest down
Mosman sneak through to stay in div 1 on the fact they finished higher than Forest in all grades bar colts and their ability to field 6 grades
Get a proper Sutherland and Richardson cups going again rather than some last minute throw together finals series
My logic is undeniable and subbies to offer me a board position for my incredible wisdom
Lindfield up
Petersham and Forest down
Mosman sneak through to stay in div 1 on the fact they finished higher than Forest in all grades bar colts and their ability to field 6 grades
Get a proper Sutherland and Richardson cups going again rather than some last minute throw together finals series
My logic is undeniable and subbies to offer me a board position for my incredible wisdom