Yarrawonga coach Damian Sexton admits the club has been hijacked by injuries.
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The Pigeons started the season quietly confident of joining Wangaratta Rovers (1969-1982) with the longest finals streak of 14 seasons, but is almost certain to finish seventh, possibly with only seven wins.
"We didn't have a bench again after half-time, I don't know what we've done with injuries, we've been cooked, anyway, that's the way it is," Sexton said.
The Pigeons' season can be summed up by a conversation the second-year coach had with retired star Michael Stevens after the Myrtleford game on July 6.
Driving back home, Sexton said it was the first time the club had finished with a full bench.
Thirty-six hours later, star forward Matt Casey was diagnosed with a split liver and youngster Ned Mullins had a broken thumb.
The Pigeons face an away trip to bottom-placed Wodonga.
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