The AFL season has been suspended until at least May 31st as the coronavirus continues to spread, forcing league officials to decide on bringing each clu'bs 2020 campaign to a halt after one round.
Across the first round of this season, many teams flexed their promising starts to the new year before having the season drawn to an indefinite close.
For many seasoned veterans, round one of 2020 may have been their last game, as the postponement period remains a chance to stretch deep into the calendar year and potentially force the season to be abandoned.
The conclusion of 2019 saw 35 AFL players call time on their careers, and with this season's finale potentially having already past, we may see more join them in life after football.
For many of these players, they will wish to play on past 2020 in hope of a fitting farewell, while others will be pushed to the exit as the clubs prepare to face financial strains at the hand of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A number of players will see 2020 as their final chapter in the league as an unforeseen conclusion remains at hand.
10. Matthew Kreuzer (Carlton)
The youngest player on our list and Carlton's third inclusion, Kreuzer joins the majority facing an uphill battle against injury.
The 30-year-old fractured his fifth metatarsal in his side's opening game against the Tigers and has been sidelined for up to 16 weeks.
The Blues may be running out of patience with Kreuzer as they aim to make an impression on the top eight, meaning no extension for their prized ruckman, who remains out of contract at the end of this year. And he may be running out of patience with his own body!
It would be a sad ending to what was a promising career for the Blues big, although a gamble could be taken on the 200 cm big man by a rival club. Let's hope so!
