Brosnan: Crokes now a stronger force

The proof will come on Saturday but Eoin Brosnan is confident Dr Crokes are better prepared for this All-Ireland semi-final than those in the last two years.

The Kerry and Munster champions face Castlebar Mitchels on Saturday at the same Portlaoise venue they lost to Crossmaglen in 2012.

Last year it was Ballymun Kickhams who gave them the February blues in Thurles, but Brosnan is confident former Kerry trainer Pat Flanagan’s expertise will have them in finer fettle.