Hawthorn won’t allow its AFL-listed players to play for Box Hill this season, according to News Corp.

The AFL announced on Monday all state leagues – including the VFL – are on hold until May due to current coronavirus fears.

But according to the report, Hawthorn’s AFL team confirmed on Tuesday they wouldn’t be supplying any AFL players to the VFL team this season, effectively reducing Box Hill to a standalone team in 2020.

Box Hill, who are coached by former Hawks player Max Bailey, recruited the likes of Brett Deledio, Josh Deluca and Andy Otten in the off-season.

But they face the prospect of finding new players to fill the void left by the absence of Hawthorn AFL-listed players.