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.
5. Heath Shaw (GWS)
Shaw immediately expressed his intentions to play on in 2020 following his side's disappointing Grand Final defeat last season.
While many believed the dashing defender's career was coming to a close, Shaw managed to adapt in 2019, playing a more flexible and multifaceted style in the Giants backline.
Shaw's future does have a heartbeat, but it will be the inevitable rise of the Giants young players that will slow down and eventually end his time in the orange and charcoal.
Expect Shaw to be hungry for more football, but the decision on his future may depend on whats best for the club.
