Group Nine hasn't ruled out the chance of playing their grand final as late as October 30 if the regional lockdown ends in time.

Kangaroos have qualified for finals for the first time in five years and president Peter Hurst was thrilled to be given an extra week's extension.

Group Nine want to retain the top-five finals format for as long as possible and the first two stages of their plan include the fifth-placed Kangaroos.

Group Nine chairman Andrew Hinchcliffe emphasised their desire to attempt to get a full finals series played.

"It was the first course of action and one that was completely appropriate," Hinchcliffe said.

"If lockdown or community sport restrictions continue we have mechanisms to reduce that to improve our chances of playing as required."

The Wagga side still needs the lockdown to have ended by September 17 for the Wagga club to take their place.

Hurst believes the extra time could be a big bonus.

"We've extended past the original plan which we're happy with for sure," Hurst said. "It's given the coaching staff some direction and a bit more of a firmer plan, depending on what NSW Health does.

"It is definitely a step in the right direction as it gives us some more clarity and a positive plan to re-engage the players."

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Hurst believes the extension sees a return to the field become more a reality.

"We understand where the board is coming from, they've come up with as many scenarios as they can, they've consulted with the whole group and you can't do much more than that.

"As much as we would like to be playing footy finals in that back stretch when it drops off (to four) we understand they've made the decision for the betterment on the comp."

Kangaroos are set to face Gundagai in the first week of finals.

While the Tigers are part of plans to play right until October, co-coach Luke Berkrey believes having a longer date is a big boost for the club.

"I like how they've put another date out there," Berkrey said.

"It gives some of players a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel as for a while it was really stagnated and guys were really unsure if we were going to play or not.

"There is still that doubt around but Group Nine getting on the front foot and putting some dates out there is a great thing."

Berkrey feels it has seen an increase in individual's training efforts.

He's been impressed with how the Group Nine board has handled not only the late interruption to this year, but for also ensuring there was something to play for last year as well.

"The board should probably be congratulated not only for this year but last year they led the way as well," Berkrey said. "Not only with sports around this area but in country rugby league.

"The Group Nine board have done a great job for a couple of years now."

While Kangaroos did not have a Weissel Cup team this year, they've also qualified their three other sides for finals.

Their Weissel Cup side finished on top after only losing once so far this season.

Hurst hopes the newcomers get a chance to shine.

Their reserve grade (third) and leaguetag (fourth) sides are still well in contention.

"The girls struggle to get to training with shift work throughout the year but if they can put together a good couple of weeks they will be a real threat," Hurst said. "The ressies have beaten everyone bar Young this year so with everyone back on deck they will be a handful too."