Quote Originally Posted by slipperyfish View Post
We?ve been saying this for years mate. Who wants it more? Greta, Jaffas, Nelson bay and southern up in the last 3 years, Charlestown seem the only team who want to really want it. Comp couldn?t be easier for Kurri and Fletcher but seriously who wants it mate. They asked the comp who wanted to go up to ZL2 and none put their hand up. Some teams really need to take a look at things, from what I?ve heard and player movements Charlestown will be looking the favourites in 2026.
Simple solution, Whoever finishes 2nd MUST go up next year. Put it in the rules before the season starts, That gets rid of the uneven competitions.

The issue over the last few years has been the big gap between first and last in each division. Hence last year's last place in ZL1 and ZL2 have folded. 10 team competitions will help fix this in the future. In the meantime why not have a 6 team final series? Make it more attractive for teams to go up, remember the main prize is minor premiership and promotion. It will also create more interest for more clubs.

As for your Fletcher prediction, they didn't win 1 game in first or reserve grade all last year. That's 0 wins from 40 matches. I know there has been some changes, But they won't be top 3 and I can't see them anywhere near it.