Kerry may throw unknown Curtin in at deep end

KERRY are considering thrusting a virtual unknown into their attack for Saturday night’s glamour opening round of the Allianz National League against All-Ireland champions Dublin at Croke Park.

Moyvane attacker Paddy Curtin has shown impressive form in training and challenge matches and Kingdom management are mulling over throwing him in at the deep end in front of 45,000 fans at headquarters. Curtin has been showing great form at full-forward while Kieran Donaghy may again start on the wing against the Dubs, as he did in last September’s dramatic Championship decider.

Jack O’Connor and his selectors may be slow to start both James O’Donoghue and Curtin in Kerry’s full-forward line but if Curtin doesn’t start, he is likely to be introduced at some stage.