Maher has a year to remember

TOMORROW’S game will be key in determining this year’s All Star selection but right now I think these 15 players are in pole position.

Goalkeeper: Gary Maguire (Dublin) and David Herity (Kilkenny) have both had two very good years so far but I’m nominating Herity. He has taken over in Kilkenny this year and has really added to that defence, making a lot of very good saves. His puckouts are also top-class. He’s athletic and very cool so far.

Right-corner back: I’m going for Paul Curran of Tipperary here. I know he’s a full-back but he has proved himself across this line, and he’s too good to leave out. Apologies to Paul Murphy (Kilkenny) and Niall Corcoran (Dublin), who was outstanding in the All-Ireland semi-final.