Canty hoping for injury-free Rebels run

IT’S been a spring that has tested Graham Canty’s composure. The National Football League has been a frustrating exercise for the Cork captain, mainly peering in at the action from the sideline rather than being stuck in the maelstrom in the middle of the pitch.

Injuries have taken their toll. His hamstring has been constantly complaining, then his achilles tendon gave him a spot of bother and finally, when he saw some action in last Sunday’s clash against Mayo in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, his involvement ground to a halt after 28 minutes when he smacked his shoulder against an opponent.

“It hasn’t been easy,” he admits. “You get a run of these injuries sometimes and it’s a concern my match fitness is way down on what it should be. I’ve only had a game and a half this year. I played against Waterford in a challenge game and I got 30 minutes against Mayo. I’ve nothing else, no club games played. Compared to this time last year, I’d seven intercounty league games under my belt and a couple with the club.