Southern Inland will run a four-team first grade competition with the Leeton Phantoms opting to nominate for second grade instead.
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The club will also enter a women's side into the competition.
President John Hill revealed the coronavirus crisis has had a dramatic impact on their player numbers.
Looking to foster a number of younger talent through the club, Hill didn't believe the Phantoms had a viable option for a first grade side this season.
"We probably had 45 people training before this outbreak and now our numbers are about half of that," Hill said.
"People are concerned about COVID or have moved on to do other things."
Hill said the club has a big spread of players from first grade players from last year, those coming up from the under 17s ranks and some veterans.
Due to dispensation limitations for under 18 players, the Phantoms elected to take a spot in second grade as well as in the women's competition.
Hill believes the Dianas have had good numbers at tra8ining after a rebuilding year last season.
"They are looking at having reasonable numbers," he said.
"There has been a lot of interest in the Dianas."
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It leaves just premiers Waratahs, Wagga City, CSU and Tumut with first grade sides.
Draws are expected in a matter of days for a July return to the sport.
While disappointed there wouldn't be a first grade side in 2020, Hill said there was still plenty to look forward to.
"From a town's perspective it is good we will have some kind of football being played here this year," he said.
