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Mike O’Halloran looks at the Kerry Senior Hurling Team to play London in Round 1 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 2A on Sunday in McGovern Park, Ruislip…
Padraig Boyle.
A BIG day out awaits the Kerry Hurlers on Sunday in London when they take their first steps on the road back to Division 1B.
There are five changes from the team made to start against Cork. I made a stab at naming a team last week. I got the fullback line correct, with John Buckley, Bryan Murphy and Mr Consistant Sean Weir.
Stephen Murphy starts in goals as Martin Stackpoole recovers from injury.
James O’Connor and two Kilmoyley men, namely Daniel Collins and Tom Murnane. Daniel Collins has returned from the ski slopes all set to command the centre back position.
Daithi Griffin and Brandon Barrett are at midfield, Griffin has been excellent in all the pre-season games.
Paddy Kelly returns to the fold to start, he didn’t play in any of the opening games, his experience and power will be an asset on the right wing.
Shane Nolan is at centre forward but I expect him to swap positions with Kelly from the off.
A large contingent from Kilflynn are already in town to support Shane: Jordan and Sean Weir along with young Adam O’Sullivan who is the sub keeper.
Shane Conway seems to have recovered from a hand injury to take the number twelve shirt, I’m really looking forward to seeing him light up Ruislip.
The captain and Ballyduff man Padraig Boyle retains the corner forward position, Colum Harty a goal scorer against Cork is to operate at full forward, I’m not sure if this is his best position.
I think he operates better on the wing. Jordan Conway completes the line up and is sure to be a thorn in the side of London. Rory Horgan also returns to the bench after a lay off.
Anything less than a comprehensive win for The Kingdom will be a surprise, but you never know what kind of a challenge London might provide.
The team captained by Pádraig Boyle is as follows.
1. Stephen Murphy, Causeway
2. John Buckley, Lixnaw
3. Bryan Murphy, Causeway
4. Sean Weir, Crotta O’Neills
5. James O’Connor, Abbeydorney
6. Daniel Collins, Kilmoyley
7. Tom Murnane, Kilmoyley
8. Dáithí Griffin, St. Brendans
9. Brandon Barrett, Causeway
10. Patrick Kelly, Clarecastle
11. Shane Nolan, Crotta O’Neills
12. Shane Conway, Lixnaw
13. Padraig Boyle, Ballyduff
14. Colum Harty, Causeway
15. Jordan Conway, Crotta O’Neills
Fir Ionaid:
16. Adam O’Sullivan, Crotta O’Neills
17. Rory Horgan, St Brendan’s
18. Niall O’Mahony, Abbeydorney
19. Philip Lucid, Ballyheigue
20. Jack Goulding, Ballyduff
21. Maurice O’Connor,Kilmoyley
22. Daniel O’Carroll, Ballyduff
23. Dougie Fitzell, Kilmoyley
24. Brendan O’Leary, Abbeydorney
25. Evan Murphy, Causeway
26. Paudie O’Connor, Kilmoyley
