Kerry can repel young pretenders

Jim O’Sullivan

Conversely, the All-Ireland champions will temper confidence with a healthy respect for their keenest rivals, aware of the their capacity to rise to the occasion, something which Billy Morgan has achieved more often as a manager than as a player.

Jack O’Connor achieved spectacular success in his first year in charge of Kerry, having served his apprenticeship at U21 level and as a selector with Paidí Ó Sé.