League can ge the numbers though their numbers are distributed more widely through teams. League operates on a geographical basis whilst union utilises a divisional structure.
Both have positives and negatives though I think league bosses should seriously consider implementing more social forms of league for players. Union has successfully run U85 competitions in recent years! Another initiative may be to develop more age group based teams. I know in certain districts players jump from U18 to A-grade and this jump is simply too large for most players, resulting in players being lost to the game. I believe individual districts or even the NSWRL should attempt to implement senior age divisions.
Eg U18, U20, U23