Central Hotel captain Mick Cronin advised on Wednesday night that they had only three regular players available for Saturday’s match.

Any team from the Cootamundra District Cricket Association prides itself on not forfeiting, however, Central Hotel had no alternative for Saturday.

In three seasons of the South West Slopes Cricket League, this is Cootamundra’s first forfeit.

The Cootamundra Beach Volleyball Carnival, now in its 18th year, has attracted 124 teams this weekend, bringing with them close to 1500 players all keen to have a crack at the competition.

Meanwhile, Come Alive Fitness Crusaders who have the bye will be hoping that the Coyotes defeat the S & C Blues at Alfred Oval, which will enable the Crusaders to retain top spot on the ladder.

In the Dunk Insurance Cup, Stockinbingal will be looking to regain top spot on the ladder as they host the Scorchers.  

Stockinbingal lost top spot when they were defeated last Saturday by the Temora Renegades.

In a very tight final round, the top four sides are playing each other.

Should Stockinbingal lose to the Scorchers and the Renegades defeat the Gunners, Stockinbingal will drop to fourth spot. The Renegades will be minor premiers with the Scorchers finishing second and the Gunners third.

The current top four ladder is, Gunners 89, Stockinbingal 88, Renegades 86, and Scorchers 85.

With the finals spread over three weekends, teams finishing first and second will get the double chance, while teams finishing third and fourth are in elimination.

Regardless of Saturday’s result, Stockinbingal is looking forward to hosting the Scorchers as the village side. It is also sponsors’ day.