The Eagles have nominated teams in three of the four grades next season with their ladies league tag, under-18 and reserve grade teams all set to compete.

Within five years they hope to have built up a strong enough player base to allow them to revisit the club's first grade glory days that saw them win back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006.

Vice-president Sarah Sandersan said it was exciting to see the club start to gather momentum.

"We have a lot of people doubting us which makes it hard, but we're really excited to prove to everyone that we can do it and (coming back) is possible," she said.

Some of the doubts surround the number of players required to fill three Hastings League clubs (Lake Cathie, Laurieton and Kendall) as well as the Eagles from the Camden Haven region.

But Sandersan was confident that wouldn't be a problem.

"Last year Kendall and Laurieton had reached their maximum number of players but still had players going to training even though they couldn't play of a weekend," she said.

"So in a few years there will be enough players for every club."

A plethora of players are currently representing the Eagles in the junior grades which bodes well for the club and its future.

"We're working really closely with our junior committee and have got so many strong junior teams that in 2023 we're going to have a ridiculous amount of under-18s come up from juniors," Sandersan said.

"Group 3 have brought in the player points system which will be good for us because if you stay at your junior club you're not worth any points.

"There are a lot of Camden Haven juniors floating around and come a few years time we'll be a pretty strong club again."

Group 3 rugby league executive chairman Mal Drury remained cautious about the Eagles' future.

"They've assured us their numbers are strong so if people want to play the game, we have to find an avenue to let them play," Mr Drury said.

"We're assuming they have enough numbers to fulfill a reserve grade side so it's up to them now. It is a concern to have so many teams in the Camden Haven area because it does put a little bit of doubt in your mind."

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