KERRY’S TEENAGE SUPERSTAR David Clifford capped an unforgettable season on Saturday as he was named Electric Ireland Minor Star Footballer of the Year.
Clifford lit up the minor championship with a series of sensational displays as the Kingdom’s youngsters marched to an All-Ireland four-in-a-row.
After scoring 1-10 in the semi-final victory over Cavan, the Fossa forward was an undisputed man of the match as he rattled in an unprecedented 4-4 against Derry in the All-Ireland final.
And in a huge boost to Kerry’s senior prospects, Clifford, 18, confirmed that he will be staying at home next season rather than trying to pursue a professional AFL career in Australia.
Cork corner-forward Brian Turnbull won the Minor Star Hurler of the Year award at the event in Croke Park.
Turnbull’s tally of 1-51 was instrumental in leading Cork to the All-Ireland final, but his 1-7 against Galway in the decider was not enough to halt the Tribesmen and deny them the first part of their historic double.
Kerry’s Jack O’Connor was presented with the Minor Star Special Merit Award for his services to the underage game in his native county.
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Do it for Paulie lads
Huge loss having Murray out but Williams having his best season to date, hopefully that continues for the last day out. O’Mahoney big loss for so many reasons in so many areas, but again the performances of the players coming in have shown our depth in the back row should cope. Seriously talented replacement front row to come on around the 60! And the rest of bench not too shabby either. Bench could actually win it for us. Gwan Munster give Paulie a fitting send off!!
Not looking good. Needed O’Mahony to slow down their ball and Williams isn’t a great decision maker.
John Ryan has to feel very disappointed. He’s been solid in the scrum and effective in the loose, doesn’t concede many penalties. All in all probably best team we cpuld put out. Let’s hope Keatly has kicking boots on
Disapointing news but I fully believe we have the firepower needed to take Glasgow. It’s going to be a cracking game.
As bad as our injuries are, Glasgow are without their first choice props (Ryan Grant and Euan Murray) and their first choice centres (Alex Dunbar and Mark Bennett) as well as Sean Maitland.
Target their scrum, nullify their lineout by having 3 second rows on the pitch and attack the fringes of ruck through Butler, Kilcoyne and Stander. The same way we did early in the Ospreys match when Archer nearly scored a try.
We can take em.
Uhh….. Williams, Keatley, Hurley, Smith is not a midfield to inspire confidence. Admittedly all have turned in some good performances on occasions this year but as a combination is lacklustre to same the least. Back 3 will be starved of ball again, cannot figure the turnaround on Earls positioning, sure he is scoring for fun but is far too isolated from general play. Also would liked O’Donoghue start over Holland (much improved this season), but the kid has been giving star turns at every opportunity so far…
Thought archer had a fine game last week,must be disappointed to not be starting!
Why isn’t Matawalu starting? Thought he was their main bright spark?
He mixes the brilliant with the lunacy, and in much of the game against Ulster it was the former – he was just a liability, but could be their bright-spark as a sub too. DTH VdM is as solid a player as you could find, so I guess that’s the game they’ll look to play.
Huge blow to lose our best 2 players, could really go either way. Hope POC has one of those days where his team losing just isn’t an option.
Rochelle what are doing on here?
There are articles on Madigan which need your attention!
Stander vs Strauss should be a good battle! C’mon Munster!
Any chance to see it in South America???
Seriously talented back row out injured. TOD, POM and Copeland. With the 2 new centres coming in we will have a serious squad next season. Just wish JJ was staying.
Smith at 13 again? He’s a solid player but Munster need someone who’s nimble and elusive to complement Denis Hurley. Earls at 13, with O’Mahony on the wing would be better imo
This on RTE?
Not a chance. Sky Sports.
Also TG4
And BBC 2 Scotland