A BACKLOG of junior games has forced Wingham to delay the start of senior Group Three Rugby League matches against Port Macquarie at the Wingham Sporting Complex on Saturday.
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The women's league tag will now be underway from 1.30, under 18s at 2.35m, reserve grade 3.50 and first grade at 5pm.
"We have to support the junior league, they support us,'' Wingham treasurer Craig Martin said.
He concedes a 5pm kickoff for first grade in winter isn't ideal.
"But we'll just have to live with it this week,'' he added.
Mr Martin admitted the club was 'caught short' by the size of the crowd for last Sunday's clash between Wingham and Old Bar. The canteen had sold out of food by the end of reserve grade, although bar sales continued.
"Sunday afternoon footy - it's certainly popular with our supporters,'' he said.
"I guess there's nothing much to do at Wingham on a Sunday afternoon, so people come to the game. And Old Bar's been going well and their supporters will travel.''
Wingham will be at home to Macleay Valley on Sunday June 20 - the club's third successive game at Wingham. There's no football in Group Three over the June long weekend.
