Kennedy Cherrington has revealed that she feared that a four-game suspension during the NRLW season could have ended her opportunity to receive a Test spot for the Jillaroos.
The Parramatta Eels NRLW star was banned four games earlier this season after she was charged by the match review committee and NRLW judiciary for a dangerous throw – a tackle that some viewers were unable to view again.
Handed the longest ban in NRLW history, it saw her ruled out for the majority of the NRLW season. This caused the Eels to fall to the bottom of the ladder without their superstar lock in the team.
“Footy is our identity so when it’s taken away from you, it’s like, ‘oh like what do I do now’?” Cherrington said via AAP.
“I kind of felt a bit helpless with training in that four-week period. I’m not afraid to say I was dealing pretty badly with mental health.
“I’m one of the ambassadors and facilitators for Greg Inglis‘ Goanna Academy with the work he does there, so I’m not afraid to speak up…
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