HomepageSportGAASubscriberOverworked and over injured: How GAA players and squads are handling increased demand in springInjuries are part and parcel of inter-county activity, particularly at this time of the year, but what's happening at the moment seems exceptional Monaghan's Ryan McAnespie goes down injured. Pic: Nick Elliott/InphoWed, 18 Feb, 2026 - 16:31Paul Keane When Ryan McAnespie left the Croke Park pitch with a hamstring injury last Saturday evening, Gabriel Bannigan looked to the heavens.The big man upstairs hasn't been doing the Monaghan manager any favours lately. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in 185th Anniversary Offer Six months of digital access for €18.50 Get Offer No obligation. Ts&Cs apply. Tom Parsons urges GAA and Government to support players who turn down AFL contractsREAD NOW Subscribe Now
