The clubs have been asked their opinion on what the make-up of the draw could be and what finishing dates are feasible, dependent on when the current environment makes it possible for teams to resume training.

But clubs unanimously voted for it to be put on the backburner until the situation becomes clearer, which has been backed by Group Nine.

The welfare of members and sponsors is the main issue clubs are focusing on as rugby league takes a back seat.

Community rugby league has been suspended until at least May 1, but it appears likely any season start date would be much later.

"We talked about shorter competitions, things like a one round competition and then semi finals," Junee president Simon Vanzanten said.

But with everything that's happened I put a motion forward, and it was backed by everyone, that we not make a decision until we can actually get back.

"There's no point in us making a decision and then it changes next week. In this climate it's always changing, so there's no point.

"As soon as we can get back training, let's make a decision then."

Riverina regional area manager David Skinner said they're using the game's hiatus to tie up some loose ends to be in a strong position for when the game returns.

"Compliance and facility audits, those type of things are going on at the moment," he said.

"We're preparing our trainers and coaches so that when there's a resumption of play they're fully accredited.

"Our facility audits revolve around any recommendations about Riverina facilities that may need upgrades, which goes back to a facility audit through the NRL.

"We can review our Country Championships campaign and the Riverina Academy Program now instead of July or August, which puts us in a better position for when they start.

"With the merger between CRL and NSWRL we've got to review competitions, boundaries, participation rates and so forth. We'll look back maybe over five years, see what trends there are and put that forward to a panel NSWRL is assembling to review it."

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