IMPERIALS co-coach Brad Hards said his side would remain as prepared as possible for a return to Sunraysia Football and Netball League action.

The Green Machine are currently top of the SFNL table and one of the 2021 premiership fancies.

While lockdown has halted the progress of the season, the 2013 premiership co-coach said his squad was hoping a return to the field was not far away.

"Hopefull...