HAY all-rounder Jodie Hicks says she's relishing the challenge of juggling her cricket commitments with the AFLW after re-signing with Sydney Sixers for this summer's Women's Big Bash League.
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The 22-year-old has featured in every Sixers campaign thus far after joining the squad as an injury replacement last year, but will feature from the start of WBBL05.
Hicks also plays AFLW for Greater Western Sydney Giants and is confident of managing her heavy workload again.
"Having both teams excited for me to play both sports really helps me get on the park for every game in the best shape possible," Hicks said.
"I have to communicate between the two sports and make sure I can fit in all the required training, while also making sure I am not overtraining and can get the best out of myself.
"It's a challenge, but one I enjoy. The Sixers, I think, are the best team in the business in any sport in the country."
Sixers coach Ben Sawyer said Hicks brings energy to the group.
"Jodie was part of the playing group at the Sixers in each of the first four years of the WBBL," Sawyer said.
"Last summer she joined us mid-season as an injury replacement and immediately lifted the group with her positive energy.
"To play at this level in one sport requires a high level of professionalism, so to be able to play professionally in two sports at once is a big task and one that Jodie is handling with maturity and passion."
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