McCrabbe’s leg not broken

DUBLIN hurler Alan McCrabbe could be fit for Sunday’s NHL Division 1 tie against Tipperary in Parnell Park after X-rays revealed he did not suffer a broken leg in their league defeat to Waterford in Walsh Park at the weekend.

McCrabbe sustained the injury in the first-half following a clash with Waterford defender Jamie Nagle. The Craobh Ciarán player was in serious pain before being rushed to Waterford General Hospital but a scan later revealed that he had not broken any bone but suffered bad bruising to his knee and a strain on his shin.

McCrabbe is on crutches and on a course of painkillers but may return to figure in manager Anthony Daly’s plans for the Tipperary game next weekend. A decision is to be taken on his fitness later this week.