Conor O’Sullivan’s Cork exit offers opportunity to others, says Johnny Crowley

Cork hurling selector Johnny Crowley believes that, while the departure of corner-back Conor O’Sullivan isn’t ideal, it gives others a chance to stake a claim for a place.

O’Sullivan informed manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy and his selectors of his decision prior to Sunday’s Allianz HL Division 1 semi-final win over Dublin, having initially been named as a substitute for the clash.

It means that, of last year’s panel, the injured Christopher Joyce, Eoin Cadogan — who is now playing football — and fellow departee William Egan are all absent this year.