Wangaratta Rovers' official Barry Sullivan feels sorry for Myrtleford's plight during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Saints were the story of last year, pushing from only four wins in 2018 to play finals for just the second time in 13 years.
Under inspirational and popular first-year coach Jake Sharp, Myrtleford survived two thrilling finals wins before falling to premiers Lavington in the preliminary final.
"I feels for clubs like Myrtleford, who have built this year up for such a significant 50-year anniversary since their last premiership," the Hawks' football operations manager said.
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"They put in a heap of work and for it to peter out to nothing could be a momentum-buster for clubs like that."
Saints' president Ian Wales said the coronavirus would cost the club up to $60,000 in the first six weeks with a host of big-ticket events, including the 50-year premiership reunion, cancelled.
