Where will Declan O’Sullivan be most effective for Kerry?

WHEN a coach talks about the first name on the teamsheet, is he necessarily referring to the best player at his disposal or the one who anchors a pivotal position on the field?

If Jack O’Connor, Conor Counihan and their respective management teams were starting with blank pieces of paper, would they frame their team around an individual or a position?

The question is relevant in debating the considerable merits of Declan O’Sullivan, and the occasional problems his admirable versatility brings. I rate the South Kerry man, pound for pound, as the best gaelic footballer in the country and a more natural centre-forward than almost all his peers – Pearse O’Neill included.