CORK attacker Daniel Goulding will miss the opening rounds of next year’s Allianz Football League after undergoing surgery on his right ankle last week that will put him out of action for three months.

Kerry sharpshooter Bryan Sheehan and Donegal goalkeeper Paul Durcan took time out from preparing for their All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals to launch the 2011 MBNA Kick Fada competition today.

CROSSMAGLEN Rangers goalkeeper Paul Hearty won the ninth MBNA KickFada competition with a 70 metres kick at the Bray Emmets GAA grounds on Saturday.

Offaly's Paraic Kelly will defend his MBNA Kick Fada crown at Bray Emmets GAA club on Saturday, September 9.