Dom Maley's adamant that a lot could change between now and July 18

"There's just too many variables to know if we'll play then," Maley said.

"Obviously we've been given a date but with everything going on across the state and the world with this pandemic, we know everything can change at the drop of a hat."

"There's the financials of each club, the season length, the sponsorships... there's a lot to consider."

Although he's on the fence about a comeback date, Maley understands the excitement that's been generated in the wake of the announcement and says there's several reasons why everyone's as keen as ever to get back out there.

"It's exciting to have a date for sure and a lot of people are looking forward to getting back to footy," he said.

"People are missing social interactions in the community and they obviously want to play as well."

Many Orange-based athletes have addressed the difficulties they've faced staying motivated throughout the last two months but Maley's confident that the bulk of the CYMS' players - at least in the top tier men's side - are staying on top of things.

"The players are doing their best to keep fit even though there's not that team training dynamic," he said.

"They're doing their best as individuals and they're all chomping at the bit to play again."

Each club has its own set of circumstances to deal with between now and July 18 and while there's reportedly a host of Group 10 sides doing it tough, CYMS are in a solid position to return to the field when the time comes but Maley questions whether they'd be able to do it without their home fans allowed to cheer them on.

"In regards to our current state, we're doing OK," he said.

"Whether spectators will be allowed in is a big factor but there's also the questions about sponsors and how many of them be allowed to contribute. There's too many unknowns. NSWRL CEO David Trodden highlighted the importance of planning and preparation in the lead-up to July 18 and while there's still doubt over that proposed return date, you can expect clubs to be hard at work over the next three months as they scramble to get their teams together for what will be a unique 2020 Group 10 season.