‘Richie could do more in 50 minutes than most would do in 70 or 80’

The worth of Richie Hogan in his current patched-up incarnation? Former Kilkenny goalkeeper Michael Walsh offers a succinct appraisal.

“Whatever he is or he isn’t, he brings so much experience and cleverness to the whole thing and it gives everyone in the dressing room a lift to see a fit Richie Hogan playing,” said the two-time All-Ireland - winning goalkeeper on local radio there recently.