Punditry can recoup Lar’s lost earnings

Lar Corbett could earn as much from punditry this year as he would have done from his profile as a playeraccording to an industry expert.

Pembroke Communications director Mick O’Keeffe said the 2010 Hurler of the Year could secure up to €10,000 this year, a figure close to what he would have accrued last year in terms of sponsorship, endorsement deals and public appearances.

The 30-year-old’s 2010 season saw his earning capacity shoot through the roof when he scored three goals in the All-Ireland final against Kilkenny and land the All Star and GPA Player of the Year awards. Corbett won a €33,000 Opel car for the latter title.