While it's not 100 per cent locked in just yet, Western NSW Football manager Andrew Fearnley said the revival of Western Premier League has been all but confirmed for 2020.
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Clubs and associations met on Friday night, with the nine clubs in attendance given until February 10 to finalise their commitment to play.
All going well, one the February 10 deadline rolls around the Western branch would then begin to put together a home-and-away fixture of 14-18 games followed by finals.
While clubs have been heavily pushing for a Saturday competition, Fearnley confirmed there would be "a mix" of Saturday and Sunday games with the availability of grounds, and more crucially referees, to be the major factor in when games are played.
"Clubs want it to be played on Saturday but if it makes it easier on referees we might have games on Sunday," he said.
"There'll be a discussion about referees and appointments to manage their availability and workload."
The intent is for the competition to run.
- Western NSW Football manager Andrew Fearnely
Referees will likely be one of the biggest logistical challenges of the WPL, but not expected to be an issue which could sideline the competition - with Fearnley saying there were no major issues which he could see stopping the competition.
Ideally the competition would begin just before Easter, on the weekend of April 4.
Nine of the 10 clubs who expressed interest over January were in attendance, with Bathurst's Abercrombie FC the only club which had previously expressed interest not making it to the meeting.
While the door's still open for the club if they reach the numbers before the February 10 cut-off, it's looking unlikely the club will take part in a 2020 WPL competition.
The likely clubs are Barnstoneworth, Dubbo Bulls, Lithgow Workies, Macquarie United, Orana Spurs, Panorama, Parkes, Waratahs and South Dubbo/Wanderers.
Fearnley said all associations had been happy to jump onboard, which was a crucial part of ensuring the competition began on the right foot.
"The response was really positive," Fearnley said.
"The associations all seem really willing to support it which is a big part of it."
"Clubs are excited for the concept and the chance to reignite old rivalries and play against them and what that will do for our sport."