There are only three matches remaining in the Mid North Coast Premier League competition before the start of the semi-finals on Saturday March 21. However, only one round of the premier league has been played since the break for Christmas because of wet weather.

The season opened with the area gripped by drought and then successive rounds were lost as bushfires raged through the region. Mid North Coast Cricket Council David Burley told the Times in December there were concerns about the standard of wickets and grounds as the dry conditions continued.

However, the rains came after Christmas and matches have been washed out.

Both Campbell and Rees said their players now just want a game.

"Everyone's in the same boat,'' Campbell said.

"It has been frustrating, although we badly needed the rain.''

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United and Wingham will be playing semi-finals this season and both will target the all-important minor premiership. This would be a potentially premiership-winning advantage should the wet weather continue next month when the playoffs are planned.

Kempsey club Rovers currently leads the ladder and enjoys a five point cushion over United and Wingham, with United second on points differential.

United can only play a maximum two games before the semi-finals even if there are no further disruptions as they have the bye in the penultimate round. Wingham and United meet in the last match before the semi-finals.

Taree West will be happy to say goodbye to what has been a disappointing campaign. The West and United are drawn to play at Chatham Park tomorrow.

Taree West hold down last place and seem certain to finish with the wooden spoon. They'll also only have a maximum two more games because of the bye in the final round.

There's been no play possible in Manning Cricket's second and third grade competitions since February 1. Semi-finals are set down for tomorrow.