After six months working as a doctor during a global pandemic, Alstonville product Georgia Redmayne is now in a bio-secure hub for cricket.
Redmayne, 26, has worked at a Tweed Heads hospital since 2018 and plays state cricket for Queensland.
She is currently in Sydney with the Brisbane Heat who are playing in the women's big bash league.
They are living under restrictions for a five-week period and can't have contact with anyone outside the hub.
"I feel like I'm on a bit of a cricket holiday and it's definitely a change of pace from the hospital," Redmayne said.
"It was a bit overwhelming arriving at Olympic Park and having all the restrictions but we've settled in now.
"The mood was a lot better after the initial COVID-19 testing and there's rarely a dull moment living with this lot."
After completing Year 12 at Alstonville High School, Redmayne moved to Sydney and was part of the NSW Breakers squad.
Since then she has played cricket in four states and at three Big Bash clubs.
Her parents still live at Alstonville and she hopes they can see her play now the border restrictions have eased.
"We've been playing club cricket in Brisbane for over a month now," Redmayne said.
"Obviously we won't have any WBBL there but I'm hoping my parents will get to see a few more games.
"It's good to have a bit of routine at the moment even though we can't leave our hub at Olympic Park.
"It's a bit of mental challenge but I enjoy the freedom of playing the shorter format.
"Whoever wins this year will have definitely earned it."
Playing for Australia remains the goal for Redmayne after scoring a ton for Australia A against India last year.
"It's definitely still the goal but I'm probably a bit down the pecking order," Redmayne said.
"It would take a few injuries to break into such a strong and successful team.
"Australia A has given me some great opportunities and I've been fortunate enough to play against India and tour the UK.
"I just want to keep improving."
