The club’s fate could lay in the hands of Group Nine clubs after a meeting with Country Rugby League (CRL) officials on Wednesday afternoon.

Tumbarumba president Larry Collins met with CRL regional manager David Skinner to discuss the club’s options after it emerged late last week that the Greens wanted to leave Group Nine and explore a future in the border-based Murray Cup.

But Tumbarumba are now hopeful of remaining in Group Nine after productive talks with the CRL on Wednesday.

It is understood the Greens have decided they want to stay in Group Nine but believe they can only field two out of the five teams.

It will then be up to Group Nine and their clubs to decide Tumbarumba’s fate in the competition.

The Greens plan to have first grade and leaguetag teams.