I think Lane Cove have done a great job to retain a senior side in what is a rapidly changing area. Clubs like KWP folded, for example, and that particular area on the lower north shore fights each other hard for players.
I even heard that Covies wanted to take our position in Div 4, but changed their minds when they got pooched by Maccabi in Round 1, and decided to consolidate in 5th.
BUT
2 Grades. 2 Colts. Big difference.
with only 1 team at the club 4 years ago. That is 300% growth in that time. Can other clubs boast this?
How many other clubs had 1 Grade 4 years ago, you mean?
just outside the top 4 in 1s.
Well... Sixth, in fact. Two wins (with bonus points) from claiming a finals spot. Shipping 33 points a game (-120 for/against).
I'm all for supporting your club, champ, and have had some ding-dong battles with Covies when they were last in 5th Division.
Bruce, Rob, and the guys for both Senior and Junior Rugby have put in some bloody hard yards to get it back on an upward trajectory.
Don't make the mistake of getting shrill. Let's not forget this is a club that was 4th Division not so very long ago and has been struggling since due in part to the demographic changes happening in the area.