Full-forward Kieran Donaghy will take on the captaincy role for Kerry's opening Allianz Football League Division 1 clash with Dublin on Saturday night (throw-in 7.15pm).

Those who point to the new phenomenon of blue collar half-forward should remember that Kerry's Liam Hassett has been toiling in that role for almost a decade. Colm O'Connor spoke to him.

PITY Liam Hassett. After a magnificent year in service of All-Ireland champions Kerry, he planned to end the season of success with more of the same on the home front.