UNDERDOGS KERINS O’RAHILLYS came back from behind to defeat South Kerry in the Kerry SFC first round in Tralee today.
Brendan O’Sullivan and Kerry U21 Matthew O’Sullivan hit the net in the opening half to leave South Kerry 2-8 to 0-10 in front at the interval.
Goals from John Ferguson and Gearoid Savage, in addition to eight points from Barry John Keane handed the home side a 2-16 to 2-12 victory.
Former Sydney Swans player Tommy Walsh, who dropped off the Kerry panel about a year ago, left the field just 24 minutes into the game with an injury.
Extra-time couldn’t separate Legion and Kenmare Shamrocks, who finished level after 80 minutes at 1-12 to 0-15.
County star James O’Donoghue missed an early penalty for Legion, while promising forward Sean O’Shea landed a last-minute bring the game to force extra-time.
2016 semi-finalists Rathmore saw off East Kerry on a scoreline of 1-12 to 1-10.
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Out with the old, in with the new. Great chance for Conor. Pretty much guarantees him the Munster no 9 shirt too.
O gara shud be out half for his territorial kicking alone
Where’s Leo??
Savin’ him for the Aussies
Eh…Leo? You can’t seriously be insinuating that he should start ahead of the mighty duo from Munster?
well at the very least he’s head and shoulders above Ryan on the bench!
Ryan can play both lock and blindside flank, where as Leo is exclusively a lock. Not to prejudice Leo, his record peaks for itself, but Ryan is a rising talent and the utility element is hard to ignore for any coach.
I don’t know what a blindside flank is! I’ve just leapt onto the rugby bandwagon! Come on you boys in green come on you boys in green come on you boys come on you boys in green! What’s a scrum half?
Ryan can cover both back row and lock, that’s why he’s there.
dont worry about the yanks………italy will be after our scalp big time, they owe us one from the six nations!!!
I would expect that once the Italy game comes around both teams will be probably Won 2 lost 1 with progression hanging on the outcome of it. don’t expect it to be pretty!
I’ve heard several pundits/experts say that Ferris should play in 2nd row with O Connell against Aussies, with Jennings,Heaslip & O Brien in the back row. Think it would be a good move which would add extra dynamism to the pack.
This looks very much like the team with one or two possible exceptions (Healy for Court) and maybe some tinkering with the backrow that is going to be used for the 1st two games at least.