Sarah Richards believes women's footy can continue strong rise after coronavirus

The Western Victoria Female Football League was set to start this weekend but like all football in the region it will not start until at least the start of June, at this stage.

South Warrnambool player and team co-ordinator Sarah Richards, who helped start the Rooster's senior women's side, said the postponement of the season would have a small impact on clubs but not on the league itself.

"It potentially will impact the momentum clubs have gained," she said.

"However, the hardest thing was getting the league up and going in the first place so knowing that we've had one successful season behind us there's no reason why we can't replicate that again."

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The senior and junior women's competitions were set to feature new teams in 2020 with Ararat entering both competitions while Warrnambool, Old Collegians and Stawell were joining the seniors.

Richards, who has worked closely with AFLWD and the WVFFL, said players wouldn't lose interest during the forced delay.

"I think everyone will be as keen as ever and can't wait to be able to get out of the house and be active again," she said.

Richards said the competition would eventually return but in the meantime she and her Roosters teammates were focusing on keeping up their fitness and morale during isolation.

"Mostly concentrating on strength work and doing what we can in difficult circumstances," she said.

"Programs have been shared within the group as well as just general chat to keep in touch."

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