Newly elected president, Michael Steinmetz hopes to see first, second and third grade competitions reinstated for 2021-22.

Manning Cricket dropped first grade when the Mid North Coast Premier League started in 2017-18.

This involved first grade teams from the Manning, Hastings and Macleay associations and originally Taree United. Taree West and Wingham were involved.

However, Taree United and Taree West dropped out last season and the premier league was only contested by five teams.

Neither United or Taree West have any plans to return to the premier league

Manning continued with second and third grade competition last season, however, Mr Steinmetz said this would be reviewed.

"I'll speak to the Wingham president as soon as possible to see if the club will apply to play in the premier league,'' he said.

Regardless Mr Steinmetz hopes to see a return to first grade next summer.

He understands all six clubs that contested last season's second grade, would be nominating.

This would include premiers Great Lakes and Gloucester. Wingham finished last in second grade last season, but if the club doesn't play premier league, Mr Steinmetz expects Wingham would be a title contender in a revamped first grade premiership.

He said the association would also look at playing some two-day games as part of a first grade competition.

"There's a few diehards who want a return to two-day games,'' he said.

"Others prefer T20 games, so it will be our job to get a balance to keep everyone happy.''

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