Following on from Dubbo CYMS’ audacious bid to jump ship - the club made a play to move from Group 11 to join Group 10 in 2017 - Western Rams officials have kicked off a review of its boundaries in consultation with clubs and competitions across the division, an email from Rams regional manager Peter Clarke said.

“Critical to this process is input from the grassroots,” the email added.

“The regional committee is requesting any interested officials, coaches, referees, players, avid supporters, sponsors or other persons to have your say by completing this online survey.”

Participants have until February 7 next year to complete the survey, which can be found at westernrams.com.au.

At both a junior and senior level, the Rams’ region is the single biggest geographically in Country Rugby League, including Groups 10, 11 and 14 along with Woodbridge, Castlereagh, Barwon Darling, Outback and Mid-West Cups.

In November this year, CRL boss Terry Quinn indicated the Dubbo CYMS proposal would spark a review of the region’s competitions, with a meeting in February to cap the review process.

“We need to sit down, and look at the whole region; competitions and make-up for the whole region,” he said.