Wet weather meant there was no play at University Oval, however, up until almost 7pm there was a possibility both sides could have faced one over each to determine first place on the competition ladder for 2019-20.

Day one of the fixture had been washed out the weekend before and there are no provisions in the by-laws for a latest start time or minimum overs on day two.

"It's something that needs to be looked at," Price said.

NDCA chairman Paul Marjoribanks says it was "an oversight in the rule book" and that "spirit of cricket should override everything".

Wallsend, who last clinched the regular season title in 1997-98, became the sixth different winner of the silverware in as many summers following on from Hamilton-Wickham (2018-19), Wests (2017-18), Belmont (2016-17), Merewether (2015-16) and University (2014-15).

"It was a long day waiting, but being 22 years since we've won it makes it pretty special," Price said.

The Tigers finished on 63 points, two clear of nearest rivals Wests (61) and four in front of Uni (59) who slipped to third. Wallsend now host fourth-placed Merewether in this weekend's semi.

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