Marton then stated they could not play the game on club finals day next Saturday, so for the first time in many years the whole Premier consolation series has been abandoned.
In Senior consolation, which has been a separate six-team competition since June 29, Utiku Old Boys have defaulted their semifinal to Kaierau.
Marton will still host Marist down at Marton Park, with the winner meeting Kaierau in the final next weekend.
WRFC chief executive Dale Cobb had to hold a meeting with club liaison officer JB Phillips yesterday to confirm which matches were still standing.
After having to abandon a whole championship race, the interest in continuing Premier consolation playoffs in the future may have to come under review, he said.
"It's probably something for the Council of Clubs to address in their forum, then get back to us at the union."
He was very disappointed there would be only five games today instead of eight, which means there will be three on finals day at Spriggens Park next Saturday.
"They ask for a larger season, we give them a larger season and they're pulling out left, right and centre.
"It's a bit of a bugger, to be honest."
Cobb said the two main championship games on finals day should still be the big drawcard, and the union was planning a recognition of all the various club life members, who had been invited as guests.
"We'll spoil them a bit."
Having guided his team to a respectful showing in Premier this season, Marton coach Cornel Mason said the defaults were a shame because his team had been keen to finish the year on a high today.
He said he asked Cobb if even having the consolation championship was worth it when other teams kept withdrawing from contention due to "lack of players".
"It's been a bit of a Mickey Mouse.
"They should really have a look at it. It happens every year.
"Once everyone has no chance of top four they don't carry on playing."
