Jodie Kenny retires an Australian Hockey hero
Published Tue 13 Oct 2020
Jodie Kenny, the Australian Hockeyroos' co-captain and one of the most recognised and experienced players, has announced her retirement from international hockey.
Kenny’s Australian career has spanned 10 years, and she leaves the Hockeyroos as the eighth most capped player (235), and second highest scorer ever (111).
Hockey Queensland CEO, Alison Lyons said, “Jodie has had a remarkable career with the Hockeyroos, and fans will most certainly miss witnessing her intelligent plays and finely executed goal scoring at an international level. She has inspired so many girls and young women to play our game and I thank her for her contribution to hockey at the highest level.”
“Congratulations on such an esteemed international career, however we hope this is not the end of your Queensland journey and look forward to seeing you scoring goals for the Brisbane Blaze next season.”
Hockey Queensland’s High Performance Manager Lee Bodimeade has extended his congratulations to Kenny, “Jodie Kenny has made a significant contribution to Australian Hockey and the Hockeyroos. Being fortunate enough to have coached against Jodie at international level and as her state team coach, one gets to understand firsthand the extremely high level of her abilities at the elite level and the way in which her leadership keeps a team together under extreme pressure. I am positive that this leadership will be missed. Congratulations on a tremendous international career, Jodie.”
At a state-level, Jodie has represented the Queensland Scorchers, and the new Brisbane Blaze, for 10 seasons winning 4 National titles. She has been named Hockey Queensland’s Female Player of the Year 5 times.
Hockey Queensland would like to congratulate Jodie on her incredible international hockey career and to extend sincere gratitude to Jodie for her contribution to hockey in Queensland.
