Club Old Bar/Club (Taree) West has taken over as the group's backer.

Chief executive officer, Mal Drury confirmed that Club Old Bar/Club (Taree) West would take over as the group's backer.

Club West/Club Old Bar replace long-term sponsor, the Wingham Services Club.

The services club supported Group Three for 19 years.

Mr Drury said the decision to part with the services club was by mutual agreement between both parties.

He thanked the services club for the support.

Mr Drury said the new deal with Club Old Bar/Club West was for one year with an option in the group's favour for 2025. He wouldn't divulge how much the sponsorship was worth to the group.

Under the terms of the agreement the group will conduct three functions at Club West or Club Old Bar a year - the season launch, annual presentation and hall of fame induction.

The Group Three Referees' presentation will also be held there along with group management meetings/annual meeting.

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