Carey to provide spark for Cats

WITHOUT doubt, THE inclusion of DJ Carey in Kilkenny’s attack for the second of the Guinness hurling championship semi-finals in Croke Park on Sunday places their challenge in a very different light.

There is no certainty that it will help guarantee them victory, but, it promises to considerably enhance their chance sprospects of beating holders Tipperary . Precisely what He offers goal-scoring power that has been noticeably lacking at times this season.

Questions have been asked about his match fitness and his physical fitness, given his much-publicised lay-off. His selection may seem a gamble, and even possibly disruptive in the sense that he has leapfrogged over panel members who have been involved all year.