Kerry’s forced hand and quick promotion of these rookies has so far been without a detrimental hiccup on the results front.

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Kerry manager Jack O'Connor with Evan Looney after the All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final. Pic: Piaras Ó ...

Meanwhile, Brian O’Driscoll is like the Cork hurlers, managing the hype is a big challenge. He will have legions of ...