INTERNATIONAL hockey may be off the agenda for the foreseeable future, but a return to club roots could be on the cards for Townsville ace Stephanie Kershaw.
The Hockeyroo, now based in Perth with the national set up, had endured a tumultuous run with ACL injuries — a period which finally ended when she donned the green and gold in the FIH League this year.
She had built momentum, trusted the knee that had previously plagued her, and appeared on course for a maiden Olympic Games.
But with the Tokyo showcase postponed until 2021, and the Australian Hockey One competition following suit, competitive outlets are scarce for the time being.
However there is still hope for regional sport to return as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to dwindle.