Instead a round robin system will be introduced this season.

Associations have been asked to nominate for the new-look competition, which will start in November and culminate with a final on February 16.

It is hoped there will be enough interest for three pools to be created with the potential for them to be seeded to ensure a more balanced competition.

The idea has been discussed for a number of years but last year's disrupted season, which saw four associations forfeit to holders Albury, has seen the change brought in.

Wagga O'Farrell Cup manager Shaun Perry believes it is time for a fresh approach.

"We've been tossing it up for three years as we could see what was happening," Perry said.

Leeton, Cootamundra, West Wyalong and Young all failed to honour their commitment last season with Perry believing it made the competition a farce.

It is hoped the move will address the financial impact of associations holding the cup for sustained periods of time.

With the cost of balls, food, umpires and grounds Perry believes it costs around $500 for each association.

In another attempt to avoid the forfeiting plague of last season, associations will be asked to pay $500 when submitting their entry which will be refunded if they fulfill their commitment.

Distinguished cricketer Brian Lawrence, who co-wrote a book on the competition to celebrate 90 years of the O'Farrell Cup in 2015, has thrown his support behind the idea hoping it will reinvigorate the O'Farrell Cup.

"They probably needed to do something as it has lost a lot of its drive over the years," Lawrence said.

"I don't think it is because of the competition but of our changing lifestyle and young blokes aren't committed to it.

"Years ago it was a match that every one played, it was the Test match of around here, and if anything went wrong you were shattered until the following year.

"A change might help things along and anything is worth a try to get that interest back in it."

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