Cheers EF.
I don't know a soul from the VRU and I think I'd be better if someone with a longer standing relationship submits it. I'd be very happy for anybody to edit it as they see fit (it's obviously not perfect) and submit it to the VRU.
The benefit with this model is it's got room for growth. It's hard to expect a club like Eltham (as an example) to grow when their 2nds are being shipped to a different place to their 1sts each week, a 2 grade comp leaves us a clear line of promotion/relegation (if the VRU want to go that route). Even if they don't, it allows an outlet for these clubs.
The way I see it:
- Prems = Vic's elite rugby (with non-playing match squad Rebels playing amongst it's ranks)
- 2nd Div = community clubs who are ambitious to play Prems and/or have decent playing numbers
- 3rd Div A = one team clubs and if necessary other teams to make up numbers
- 3rd Div B = whatever teams are surplus
Now that I think about it Uni's 3rds are good so they should probably play in 3A with somebody to be moved down, I'm sure Monash would be happy with the Uni V Uni rivalry.
I'd be very interested to here your further thoughts EF and Kronic/Pablo's too.