The Gaeltacht forward was near unmarkable in the second period, winning three frees, one of which he converted, claiming and converting a mark, while also adding two from open play.

AFL-bound Deividas Uosis is listed among the subs.

Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Tony Leen ran the rule over both teams alongside Colm O'Connor in the commentary box.

Peter Keane was his usual coy self. He knew the question would be thrown at him and when he was finished addressing it, we were none the wiser as to will he or won’t he be the next Kerry senior football manager.

Just when you think you have them cornered, Kerry find a way out.