Brian Cody: Shefflin the best I’ve ever seen

With the matter of a relegation play-off negotiated successfully, Brian Cody last night hailed Henry Shefflin as the best hurler he has ever seen.

Before and at the time of JJ Delaney’s retirement, Cody classed the Johnstown player as the best defender he had the privilege of watching.

He went one further with Shefflin. “Have I seen a better hurler than Henry? I haven’t seen a better hurler than Henry. But then again, neither have most people.