The Corangamite Lions have have decided to step back from competitions for now due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Corangamite Lions as a club has withdrawn from the next three rounds of fixtures, due to the COVID situation, and their close proximity to Colac, with rising cases there," a statement on the SWVFA Facebook page said on Tuesday night.

"There are currently no cases within the club.

"At this stage the other fixtures are planned to go ahead.

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"The league is meeting tomorrow night to discuss the status of the overall junior competitions.

"We have been guided by government advice in our decisions at league level, but respect individuals, families and clubs doing what they think will keep themselves and others safe.

"A key part of Corangamite's decision was keeping possible transmission away from other clubs."

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