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@Chuckles
Okay, let me throw this out here.
I know there is a tradition of sanctifying throwin games in London. But to uphold the informal practice whereby throwins always get priority over league games has the unfortunate effect of downgrading the league games.
Consider how hard it is to coordinate the schedules of six people. Then consider that each league game ideally would have a line ref and two goal refs (plus spectators!). This means to make a league game happen takes nine people. Now, to suggest that league games should happen at, say, Newington on a Tuesday so throwins can happen unimpeded at Mitch, means that there will need to be 15 people ready to play/ref. In the winter we are lucky if we can get 12 people.
Do we really want to work like this? It makes more sense to me to allow one league game per throwin session. That would make sure not only that each game gets reffed, but also that there are spectators. Or is throwin time really that critical that people can't allow half an hour for a league game to be played?
Personally, I think that league games should be encouraged at throwins, because it ensures a crowd and helps generate enthusiasm for the league.