KERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL boss Eamonn Fitzmaurice has made two changes to his starting XV for the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final in Croke Park on Sunday.
The Austin Stacks man regains his spot at full forward, having dropped to the bench for the Munster final win over Cork last time out. James O’Donoghue who has been suffering from a hamstring strain since the Killarney victory over the Rebels and is not named in the panel.
Elsewhere, Dr Crokes man Fionn Fitzgerald — who made his Championship debut against Tipperary earlier this year –comes into the full back line in Mark Griffin’s stead.
Kerry (XV to face Cavan): Brendan Kealy (Kilcummin), Fionn Fitzgerald (Dr Crokes), Marc Ó Sé (An Gaeltacht), Shane Enright (Tarbert), Tomás Ó Sé (An Gaeltacht), Killian Young (Renard), Peter Crowley (Laune Rangers), Anthony Maher (Duagh), Johnny Buckley (Dr Crokes), Paul Galvin (Finuge), Colm Cooper, captain (Dr Crokes), Donnchadh Walsh (Cromane), Declan O’Sullivan (Dromid Pearses), Kieran Donaghy (Austin Stacks), Darran O’Sullivan (Glenbeigh/Glencar)
Subs: Brian Kelly (Killarney Legion), Mark Griffin (St Michaels/Foilmore), Eoin Brosnan (Dr Crokes), Bryan Sheehan (St Mary’s), Kieran O’Leary (Dr Crokes), Patrick Curtin (Moyvane), David Moran (Kerins O’Rahillys), Jack Sherwood (Firies), Paul Geaney (Dingle), Aidan O’Mahony (Rathmore), Michael Geaney (Dingle).
Wouldn’t mind seeing a few more young lads on the team, but at least they’re showing some respect to Cavan by fielding a strong team. Should get the job done.