O’Dwyer in awe of pal Keaney

DUBLIN’S new recruit Ryan O’Dwyer has described team-mate Conal Keaney as a hurling “freak of nature”.

O’Dwyer, 24, made his Allianz Hurling League debut for the Sky Blues against his native Tipperary at Croke Park last Saturday night and was blown away by Keaney’s match-winning display.

Keaney, who returned to hurling this year following a five-year stint with the county’s footballers, blasted 0-14 as the Dubs floored All-Ireland champions Tipp under the lights at GAA HQ.