St Kilda is open to hosting AFL premiership season matches at Moorabbin amid a growing push for the competition to return to Melbourne's suburban grounds when the shutdown is over.

Fixtures are likely to be played behind closed doors, at least initially, if and when the AFL is given the green light to resume the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

That won't happen until at least June, and quite possibly significantly later.

Saints coach Brett Ratten addresses players in round one. Credit:AAP

The AFL season could end up running as late as December, putting it on a collision course with cricket over premier venues such as the MCG and Marvel Stadium.