The CHFA on Monday night became the latest Tasmanian competition to declare a season post the COVID-19 shutdown not viable, but it has left the door open for some junior and more social forms of the game to take place this year.

Bishop on Tuesday said it was a decision that could not be dragged on any longer for all involved in the area, but at the same time was proud that the competition's clubs [Forest/Stanley, Redpa, Scotchtown and Irishtown] and its committee had taken its time to get to this point.

"For me it did feel like the community was waiting for a response, so it did feel like the time had come to make a decision,'' she said.

"Out of respect for everyone involved we had to give it the best chance we could to see what could happen."

Bishop said the impact of restrictions on clubs and volunteers, the unknowns about crowds, the financial impact on clubs who can't generate revenue in the traditional way and the impact on sponsors had been major factors in the decision.

Low overall numbers at the two clubs [Forest/Stanley and Redpa] who had started training had also played a role, but it wasn't a decision that was made lightly.

"The circumstances with the COVID-19 protocols and procedures and the AIS reboot were constantly changing from day-to-day, and sometimes within the same day, so you really did have to ride it out a little bit and see what happens,'' Bishop said.

"We needed to have those conversations with everyone involved to try to see that big picture so you can see all those scenarios and be comfortable with the decision that you make at the end of the day.

"It is what it is and we just couldn't drag it on any longer."

She said it was vital to try to get some form of the game played in the area this year, even though it would not be for the premiership, to help ensure the game in Circular Head can be strong when it returns in 2021.

"With grassroots and community football you have a large percentage of players who aren't eyeing the elite level, they are just in it for the social impact and the love of the game,'' he said.

"To give us the best chance of moving forward into 2021 it is crucial that we do put some programs together to keep our members engaged and for their well being to get them out and about when things get back to normal.

"I really do think moving forward we really need to look after grassroots and community leagues."

AFL Tasmania chief executive Trisha Squires praised Bishop and the CHFA for the hard work they had put in.

"We appreciate how difficult the decision has been and how difficult the circumstances are,'' Squires said.

"We want to thank Tahlia for all her time and effort over the past few months through such an extraordinary time, due to the impact of COVID-19."