Cork ring the changes as they go under the spotlight against Kerry

CORK selectors have retained just six of the players who figured in last season’s championship defeat by Fermanagh for their opening televised game under lights in the NFL League game at Pairc Ui Rinn against All-Ireland champions Kerry on Friday.

Out are corner-backs Sean O'Brien and Gary Murphy, wing back Eoin Sexton, midfielders Miceál O'Sullivan and Graham Canty, centre-forward Ciaran O'Sullivan and the entire full forward line of Colin Crowley, Colin Corkery and Alan Cronin.

Still in the frame are goalkeeper Kevin O'Dwyer, full back Derek Kavanagh, centre-back Sean Levis, who will captain the side, left half back Martin Cronin, and centre-forward Conor McCarthy.