Mark McLeish, Damon Taylor and Sebastian Flack were all understanding of Monday night's verdict

However, the decision means Group 10 looks likely to get through to 2021 without losing any clubs.

Cowra Magpies boss Marc McLeish described Group 10's ruling to call off the season as a 'disappointing one', despite acknowledging that it was the best move to make for all parties involved.

McLeish said while the financial state of the Swoopers was fragile, he'd backed his committee to come up with a gameplan to get through the season.

However, what he didn't want to commit to was the extra volunteer work required by the government to adhere to the strict COVID-19 guidelines.

"It's a lot of hard work and so much to consider," McLeish said.

"The state government gave the okay but there's still restrictions involved and they inhibit our ability to make money.

"The responsibility of policing everything is the real factor. It shouldn't be up to me to police social distancing as a volunteer."

McLeish said it was now time for the black and whites to turn their attention to the under 18s competition and move on from what's been a tumultuous 2020.

"Our priority has always been getting our under 18s on the field," he said.

"Overall it's disappointing there won't be any footy this year but with all the factors involved, it's a positive decision and now it's time for our club to move forward."

Blayney Bears' kingpin Damon Taylor was in agreeance with McLeish, suggesting the tasks at hand were too hard to overcome and that the right decision was made on Tuesday night.

"There were too many hoops we had to get through with the safety officers and all the other conditions and limitations," Taylor said.

"A lack of sponsors on the books for this season would have been a drain on the club's finances.

"The cancellation will now mean survival for the Bears."

Even though the under 18s will march on Taylor's club is battling to get a side on the paddock but is optimistic they'll pull through in the end. "Hopefully we get a team... we're trying to get one up anyway."

Mudgee Dragons' president Sebastian Flack accepted the outcome but was optimistic that the Red V's seniors would still be able to get some action this winter.

"We understand the group's decision to can the season," Flack said.

"After Tuesday's announcement, we still have hope we will find some football this year in some capacity for our seniors."

The announcement Flack's referring to is the all-clear from the state government as it emerged on Wednesday morning, less than 12 hours after Group 10 cancelled its competition.