This means that the women's side has made the finals and will take on Dubbo Demons on August 28 for a place in the grand final, should lockdown be lifted.

Both the men's tier 1 and 2 sides missed out on the top three and have been eliminated.

Competition and development coordinator for AFL Central West, Casey White, said: "With the evolving COVID-19 situation impacting the Central West communities until 12.01am Sunday, August 22, all round 15 senior matches have been cancelled this weekend.

"AFL Central West has always followed the direction from the NSW Government and more specifically the Public Health Order and we will continue to play matches only if it is safe to do so.

"We will never waiver from following these directions and we will continue to ensure that our messaging is consistent with the most up to date advice."

But there is still hope for footy for the juniors this weekend.

"With respect to the junior grades, if the NSW Health advice reverts back to the same restrictions pre-lockdown then we should be in a position to host junior games on Sunday as scheduled," White added.

"Until such time that the health advice says that we cannot proceed for this weekend's junior fixtures, we will plan to play.

"Please note that we will continue to monitor the health advice and if at any stage this changes then we will make changes accordingly and keep you informed."

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