Noel Skehan
Michael Kavanagh
Noel Hickey
Jackie Tyrell
Tommy Walsh
Ger Henderson
JJ Delaney
Frank Cummins
Michael Fennelly
TJ Reid
Henry Shefflin
DJ Carey
Eddie Brennan
Richie Power
Eddie Keher
Panel Substitutes ( 30 Member Panel )
Richie Hogan, Eoin Larkin, Billy Fitzpatrick, Keiran Purcell, Liam Fennelly, Martin Comerford, Derek Lyng, Liam O’Brien, Cha Fitzpatrick, Brian Hogan, Joe Hennessy, Pat Henderson, Willie O’Connor, Phil Larkin, James McGarry
An almost unbeatable team even if up against Hurlings all time ‘Non Kilkenny’ 15 Best.
The only reason Richie Hogan and Eoin Larkin are subs here is due to the fact that DJ and Eddie Keher are guaranteed their positions and that TJ has had to carry weaker team’s. Richie Power probably better suited to full forward on this team. Half Forward line can not be disputed and Midfield again – relatively easy with 2 x 8 time medal winners.
Very difficult to choose one of the Hendersons over Brian Hogan for Center Back but the selection must acknowledge previous eras when the harsh physicality tended to go unnoticed by referees and the team cannot be entirely made of Cody’s 2006-2012 group either.
Sub Goalkeeper very difficult – James McGarry by virtue of longevity and clean sheets in All Irelands just shades PJ Ryan, followed by Eoin Murphy.
The 30 strong Panel allows for several stylists such as Liam O’Brien, Joe Hennessy, 2 time winning captain Liam Fennelly, and the Fitzpatricks – each with 5 winners medals. Keiran Purcell and Derek Lyng bring the power.
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