Five clubs are part of the Cabonne area, making it a logical decision to scrap the entire slate, rather than try to dance around the areas that are safe.

Not only will weekend games be called off, but clubs are banned from training together as well.

"We've pulled the pin on this weekend and we'll make a decision on the week after as things progress," Pull said.

"With five of our clubs in Cabonne, it wasn't worth letting one game go ahead. All the games will go down as draws, with all clubs getting on point, except those who have the bye."

Cargo will be the beneficiary of the two points this week as its men's side is still vying for a shot at the semi-finals, and will be helped along by this. The league tag group is also pushing Grenfell for the minor premiership.

Something the Cup hasn't decided on is the state of an abandoned round 14 fixture between Trundle and Peak Hill.

Six Roosters players were reportedly in contact with a COVID case in Parkes, rendering the team undermanned for its clash against the Boomers.

"That case is still under review and we're discussing it now," he said.

As for round 16, Pull would like to be able to speculate but with things changing so frequently, he's going to wait and see what happens.

A contest between Molong and Manildra shapes as the most polarising clash lost by the men's league as the Bulls appear to be firing at the right end of the season.

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