AFL Central West competitions will have to wait another couple of weeks for information on the potential return of football.
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The AFL was to provide an update for the whole game at the end of April.
It now intends to announce its plans for the elite competition around May 11 after the national cabinet reviews coronavirus restrictions.
AFL NSW-ACT says an update on community football will come after that AFL roadmap is announced.
The national cabinet is also putting together guidelines for sport at all levels to help governing bodies formulate their plans.
In a message to clubs last week AFL NSW-ACT's acting chief executive, Tiffany Robertson said they'll fit in with the advice of medical authorities and the NSW and ACT governments.
"Pleasingly, governments of all levels across Australia understand the critical role and benefits of community sport, and the importance of local sport restarting and reconnecting those vital support networks that are currently stretched or not operating," Robertson said.
Pleasingly, governments of all levels across Australia understand the critical role and benefits of community sport
- AFL NSW-ACT's acting chief executive, Tiffany Robertson
"We are focused on being aligned with the advice of the NSW and ACT Governments and the relevant medical authorities to ensure everything we do protects the health and safety of our participants and the broader community.
"We thank you for your patience, understanding and ongoing efforts as the planning continues to evolve, and we look forward to being able to provide a more definitive update to you following the planned elite game announcement in the second week of May."
The NSW Rugby League is currently aiming for a July 18 resumption of competitions.