Similar to Culcairn last week, Holbrook will host Brock-Burrum at Walla on Saturday with its recently resurfaced oval unsafe to play on.

Morton said the unevenness of the surface and the covering of the cricket pitch were the major issues.

Adding to Morton's frustration, he was assured by Greater Hume council earlier this month that the ground would be ready but was instead informed on Wednesday to find an alternative venue.

"On a scale out of one to ten, I would rate it a ten on how frustrated I am with the outcome," Morton said.

"The frustrating part is we were given assurances by the council from the start up until now that the ground would be right.

"There aren't any legitimate excuses why the ground isn't up to scratch.

"Culcairn, Jindera and Henty are all in the same boat.

"To have all four grounds not ready, how can you not question the competence of the council?"

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A seething Morton met with Greater Hume council general manager Steve Pinnuck on Wednesday to seek an explanation as to why the ground wasn't ready for the Brookers' home clash.

"Russell Parker and myself met with Steve Pinnuck and some of his staff to go through the issues," he said.

"The surface is uneven and there are trenches where the grass has been sown.

"The covering of the cricket pitch is totally inadequate to the point of being dangerous.

"I told the council that what they had done up to date is not working and we need a new plan going forward.

"Our next home match is on May 3 so in the meantime the council is going to employ a consultant to come up with a plan in the next 48 hours.

"I've got my doubts it will even be ready by next month but I'm hoping that I'm wrong."

Morton said he expected the switching of venues would have a financial impact on the club.

"It is unknown how much but I suspect the change in venue will result in less revenue," he said.

"We will take a look at the figures and contemplate compensation if we feel we have been disadvantaged financially."

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