GALWAY ADVANCED TO an All-Ireland senior hurling final on 3 September, following a gripping semi-final clash with Tipperary at Croke Park yesterday.
And for his exploits at centre half-back, a performance that nullified the influence of Tipp’s Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, Galway man-mountain Gearóid McInerney earned the man-of-the-match award.
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RTÉ: The Sunday Game
RTÉ: The Sunday Game
The centre back position has been a problem area for Galway in recent times, arguably back to the days of the great Tony Keady, but McInerney has grown into a colossal figure in the role in a relatively short period of time.
McInerney got the nod over Galway team-mate and forward Conor Whelan, with Tipp captain Pádraic Maher also nominated:
RTÉ: The Sunday Game
RTÉ: The Sunday Game
McInerney was the choice of The Sunday Game panel but do you agree, or do you think another player should have got the nod?
Let us know in the comments section below….
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Do you agree with the man-of-the-match winner from yesterday's gripping hurling semi-final?
GALWAY ADVANCED TO an All-Ireland senior hurling final on 3 September, following a gripping semi-final clash with Tipperary at Croke Park yesterday.
And for his exploits at centre half-back, a performance that nullified the influence of Tipp’s Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, Galway man-mountain Gearóid McInerney earned the man-of-the-match award.
The centre back position has been a problem area for Galway in recent times, arguably back to the days of the great Tony Keady, but McInerney has grown into a colossal figure in the role in a relatively short period of time.
McInerney got the nod over Galway team-mate and forward Conor Whelan, with Tipp captain Pádraic Maher also nominated:
McInerney was the choice of The Sunday Game panel but do you agree, or do you think another player should have got the nod?
Let us know in the comments section below….
The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us!
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