“What is disappointing is the fact that North Tamworth has not received the deserved acclamation for winning four premierships in 2016, Group 4’s two-tier second-division competition was a huge success, providing two very exciting grand finals events at Werris Creek and Manilla, and the ladies’ league tag competition continues to grow every year,” he said.

Group 4 had been building its reputation and strength and would continue to do so, according to Mr McCoy.

“The dramas of grand final day were horrible; they weren’t good at all, but it all comes down to choices and decisions by players involved on the day.”