Despite numerous appeals, the Macleay Valley Mustangs will not be playing in the Group Three rugby league competition next year.
The decision was made final at ON Sunday night’s Group Three AGM in Wingham, where the request for inclusion was rejected by the General Committee of the Group.
The Kendall Blues’ request to join the 18 half grade was also rejected.
The preseason competition will kick off on March 14, with seven clubs taking part.